Peasants Bacon And Cabbage - Chlopski Posilek
From lor 15 years ago
- 40 minutes to make
- Serves 4
The true name for this is Peasants' Bacon and Cabbage-Chłopski Posiłek. Chłopski is the word for peasant, and translated it is called 'Peasants' Meal'. It is popular in Lubuskie, Poland.
Ingredients
- 1 medium green cabbage, coarsely chopped shopping list
- 6-8 slices of fatty bacon, cut into large dice size pieces shopping list
- 1 large onion, chopped shopping list
- 1 large leek, washed well and chopped shopping list
- 1/4 cup water shopping list
- 1/4 cup white wine (optional) shopping list
- 2-3 garlic cloves, finely chopped or minced shopping list
- 1-1/2 lb. Polish sausage or kielbasa cut into 1 inch chunks shopping list
- a handful of capers, drained but not rinsed shopping list
- Note: juniper berries would typically be used but they are difficult to obtain. shopping list
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper shopping list
- Note: salt is not necessary as it is in the bacon, Polish sausage and capers. shopping list
How to make it
- Cook bacon in a very large skillet until crisp.
- Remove bacon, reserving drippings in the skillet.
- Crumble bacon, and set aside.
- Add all other ingredients except sausage to dripping.
- Cover and cook for 20-25 minutes over medium heat, turning cabbage occasionally.
- Add sausage and capers.
- Cover and cook for 15 minutes or until sausage is heated through.
- Transfer to a serving dish with a slotted spoon. You want some fat remaining in this dish.
- Sprinkle liberally with crisp bacon.
- Makes 4 servings.
The Rating
Reviewed by 8 people-
Oh my! I wish I could find some good Polish sausage. We used to get some in Kansas City that was so good. This recipe brings back memories of my grandma. Thanks!!
jett2whit
in Union City loved it
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I was on another page and notice this on related recipes.I knew it was you.Luv all your recipes.They remind me of being living in Hamtramck,MI,20 odd years ago .There was alot of little resturants with old Polish ladies cooking.Now there is alot of c...more
zanna
in MOUNT CLEMENS loved it
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Juniper Berries sound like they really make this dish. Just so happens that here in S. Ga. they are all over the place. So I will have no problem making this recipe the way it is intended. I am curious of these flavors and must try making it soon. An...more
tilgidh
in Blackshear loved it
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