Name of this particular Polish sausage

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Edited by: melbel May 28, 09, 19:32 #1

I live in Northwest Indiana, a large Polish community and in stores they sell this sausage simply called "Polish sausage." It looks like Bratwurst and has a similar texture, but tastes way better (In my opinion.) It contains various spices and seasoning including garlic.

Anyway, my dad travels a lot and says he can't find Polish sausage anywhere else he goes. When he visits his sister he has to bring some down with him in a cooler because she misses it so much. It is even sold in the chain grocery stores around here like Kroger, but isn't sold in Krogers in other areas.

I know that the term kielbasa is a really vague term meaning really just any kind of Polish sausage, so I want the specific name of this particular type of sausage. Anyone know?

I've included a picture. This is what it looks like cooked. It is a pale color when it is uncooked... like a brat, actually.

gumishuThreads: 17 Posts: 3,943 Joined: Apr 6, 09 ♂	May 28, 09, 20:11 #2
Bratwuerste I know are quite pale (they are not smoked) and the only Polish kielbasa I know to look similar is 'biala kielbasa' "white sausage" - but as far as I can tell they don't add garlic to white sausage (at least where I live) what you got here on picture is to my guess a batch of fried smoked sausage - there are numerous types - but most do contain and taste strongly of garlic

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May 28, 09, 22:09 #3

melbel:

I know that the term kielbasa is a really vague term meaning really just any kind of Polish sausage, so I want the specific name of this particular type of sausage. Anyone know?

I am afraid you won`t get a good explanation. There are various kinds of sausage made from different recipes. Each producer names its kind like they want. It is impossible to guess the name just looking at the sausage.
It is the same with beer. Show someone a glass of beer and ask them to guess its name.

I am sorry, I can`t help you.

But I can show you the sausage called wiejska -( country), or swojska- home made.

SwiteziankaThreads: - Posts: 525 Joined: Jun 17, 08 ♀	May 28, 09, 23:22 #4
melbel, have you got a pic of that sausage, but not grilled? The one you posted is grilled and it's really hard to say.

plk123Threads: 30 Posts: 6,412 Joined: Aug 29, 07 ♂	May 29, 09, 05:44 #5
it's just polska kielbasa... is it kowalski's from MI? the length isn't really "polish" per se..

atridaThreads: - Posts: 7 Joined: May 30, 09 ♀	Edited by: atrida May 30, 09, 13:59 #6
plk123: it's just polska kielbasa No, my friend... Not "just" a kiełbasa. It's ZWYCZAJNA! :) Did you know that kaszanka is a sausage?

plk123Threads: 30 Posts: 6,412 Joined: Aug 29, 07 ♂	May 30, 09, 19:12 #7
atrida: It's ZWYCZAJNA! lol and yes, kiszka comes in a sausage form.. sometimes..

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Edited by: Specjalista Apr 23, 12, 20:39 #8

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Hello,

I was talking to my girlfriend who is a yorkshire pudding lover and telling her I'd make her toad in the hole... but then I remembered that Polish sausage and English sausage aren't exactly the same. Is there a type of sausage I could buy in Poland which would be good for this?

Thanks in advance!

p.s. here's toad in the hole for those who have no idea what I'm on about!

p.p.s

No sausage jokes! We've heard them all before! ;)

jon357Threads: - Posts: 621 Joined: Mar 15, 12 ♂	Apr 23, 12, 21:13 #9
Specjalista: n I remembered that Polish sausage and English sausage aren't exactly the same. Is there a type of sausage I could buy in Poland which would be good for this? Not exactly, but it works with kielbasa biala better than any other.

beckskiThreads: 19 Posts: 2,148 Joined: May 15, 07 MEMBER ♀	Apr 23, 12, 22:08 #10
jon357: here's toad in the hole for those who have no idea what I'm on about! The sausage in the pic almost resembles Bratwurst. I say, take your pick of many of the delicious types of kielbasa available. A sincere thanks PF, for putting up with me FIVE terrific years, muah!

SpecjalistaThreads: 6 Posts: 67 Joined: Jan 22, 12 ♂	Apr 23, 12, 22:15 #11
beckski: The sausage in the pic almost resembles Bratwurst. I say, take your pick of many of the delicious types of kielbasa available. It's definitely not Bratwurst! It's a standard English pork sausage!

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Edited by: jon357 Apr 23, 12, 22:16 #12

beckski:

. I say, take your pick of many of the delicious types of kielbasa available.

It's traditional British sausage which has a much lower meat content and much more cereal to absorb the fat and give a lighter texture. When using a Polish sausage, the important thing is that it isn't hard or too fatty. It wouldn't work with Krakowska, Jalowcowa or even Wiejska. You could do it with Kaszanka, however it would have to be chilled when it went in the pan and the taste would be very different to the authentic Toad in the Hole. I've found that Biala is the least inauthentic.

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Apr 23, 12, 22:31 #13

jon357:

It's traditional British sausage which has a much lower meat content and much more cereal to absorb the fat and give a lighter texture. When using a Polish sausage, the important thing is that it isn't hard or too fatty. It wouldn't work with Krakowska, Jalowcowa or even Wiejska. You could do it with Kaszanka, however it would have to be chilled when it went in the pan and the taste would be very different to the authentic Toad in the Hole. I've found that Biala is the least inauthentic.

I'll try that then! Thanks for your help everyone!

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Apr 23, 12, 22:36 #14

Specjalista:

but then I remembered that Polish sausage and English sausage aren't exactly the same. Is there a type of sausage I could buy in Poland which would be good for this?

english sausages are very different, closest i can think of are bialy sausages. for toad in the hole, you dont need sausages with lots of herbs, garlic etc. make sure when you pour the batter over the sausages, the oil is very hot. do not open oven door or your yorkshires will sink.hope your girlfriend enjoys.btw, you will need to make gravy as well. toad in the hole with no gravy masakre!!

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Edited by: jon357 Apr 24, 12, 11:20 #15

Specjalista:

I'll try that then! Thanks for your help everyone!

Try adding some chopped onions (to the very hot roasting tin) a few minutes before pouring in the batter. Yorkshire style, and always goes down well in Poland. It also helps offset the dense texture of the kielbasa! BTW, don't be tempted to use those sausauges they sell in packs for barbecues. I tried that once and they are just too thick.

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