What is kielbasa?

by Cookthink

Kielbasa is a catchall name for an assortment of highly seasoned Polish and eastern European sausages. Traditionally made with pork, kielbasa (or "kielbasi") can also contain veal, beef and lamb. Most kielbasa sold in U.S. grocery stores comes in the form of a long, lightly smoked link that resembles a thick, U-shaped hot dog. In Poland, this type of kielbasa is called wiejska, which means "country one." Kielbasa is spiced with garlic, onion, marjoram, and caraway and/or mustard seed. Allspice and paprika could work as well. Recipe: Kielbasa With Lentils (Cookthink) Recipe: Braised Kielbasa With Kale (Cookthink) Reference: Why is it called kielbasa? (Cookthink)