In many cultures, eating pork, particularly sausage, on New Year’s Day is said to bring good luck during the coming year. Here are a few new ways to enjoy this auspicious meat product:
Kielbasa and Pierogi
1 pound kielbasa quartered
2 tablespoons brown mustard
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 large onion, diced
1 pound frozen potato-and-cheddar pierogi
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
In a large bowl, whisk together mustard and vinegar. Slowly add in 2 tablespoons of olive oil, whisking until smooth. Set aside. Place kielbasa in a large frying pan over medium heat and cook, turning, until browned. Slice the kielbasa into small pieces and add the to the mustard dressing. Toss the onion, parsley, and pierogi with the remaining olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. In the same frying pan you used for the kielbasa, cook the onions and pierogi until browned on both sides. Add the pierogi and onions to the bowl with the kielbasa and toss together.
Jaime McLeod is the Web Content Editor for the Farmers' Almanac. She is a longtime journalist who has written for a wide variety of newspapers, magazines, and websites, including MTV.com. She enjoys the outdoors, loves eating organic food, and is interested in all aspects of natural wellness.
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Going to try the sausage and cabbage….sounds delicious.
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