Pierogi And Sausage Crock Pot
I married into a Polish family many years ago. In that time they have learned to love my Italian food but I am still trying to master their Polish.
I botched cabbage rolls in the first few weeks I was married. I couldn’t get them to stay together as nice as I had seen so I used tooth picks under them and forgot to tell anyone.
And I had many unanswered questions!
Do you cook the rice before hand?
How do you core a cabbage?
Do you cook the cabbage first?
What brand tomato juice do you need?
I am sure you get the idea. And I have NEVER tried them since.
I find sausage easy, and pierogi easier to understand.
These are the INGREDIENTS You will need:
- 16 oz package of Polska Kielbasa/Polish Sausage sliced (I used the turkey version)
- 1 1/2 peppers sliced (I used 1/2 each of red, green and yellow peppers)
- 1 small onion sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 Tbsp butter
- bay leaf optional, but adds great flavor
- salt and pepper
- 16 oz package of frozen pierogi
These are the INSTRUCTIONS for preparation:
- Place all ingredients EXCEPT pierogi into Crockpot.
- Cook on low appx 6-7 hours. 45 minutes before you’re ready to eat, add the frozen pierogi and turn crockpot to high.
- If you like some of your pierogies to be browned, spray the exposed parts of your crockpot with cooking spray or brush with butter. Those pieces should brown nicely.
After all. Aren’t the pierogi just like little hand pies? I have made those before. Many times.
And Polish sausage has to be as easy as Italian Sausage, right?
I quickly found out that I really could cook a Polish dinner my husband would recognise.
I dissected the frozen pierogi so it would be easier to make them. And they seemed easy to figure out.
I took no chances though in trying my hand at improvisation. I learned my lesson.
Later I tried making Potato Cheese Pierogi from scratch.
Even though I used frozen, my husband was just happy knowing I was willing to try to make a boyhood favorite.
He asked me to try my hand at City Chicken next.
Anyone want to tell me if that would be boneless skinless?
I have some great tips on getting the most from your crock pot at How Not To Make The Worst Crock Pot Meal Ever.
Pierogi And Sausage Crock Pot
Ingredients
- 16 oz package of Polska Kielbasa/Polish Sausage, sliced (I used the turkey version)
- 1 1/2 peppers sliced (I used 1/2 each of red, green and yellow peppers)
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 Tbsp butter
- bay leaf, optional, but adds great flavor
- salt and pepper
- 16 oz package of frozen pierogi
Instructions
- Place all ingredients EXCEPT pierogi into Crockpot.
- Cook on low appx 6-7 hours. 45 minutes before you’re ready to eat, add the frozen pierogi and turn crockpot to high.
- If you like some of your pierogies to be browned, spray the exposed parts of your crockpot with cooking spray or brush with butter. Those pieces should brown nicely.
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I made this recipe a few weeks ago and wrote about it (and posted a picture of my results) on Little Cottage Link Party #79 today. I hope you can drop by and see.
I am so glad you made this Kristie! I will definitely check it out. And I would never miss a party. Enjoy a safe and wonderful week!
Hi Marilyn!
How fun that you married into a Polish family. My husband is Ukrainian and the Ukrainian/Russian cuisine has a lot of similar foods to the Polish.
We also make pierogies, but we saute onion and bacon and then cook the pierogies in that. And finally, dip them in sour cream of course! The sauteed onion and bacon tastes amazing on the pierogies. However, I love pierogies ANY way!
The cabbage rolls I actually found to be fairly easy, but it could have just been the way I was taught though, haha!
Thanks for linking up and sharing with us on the Embracing Home and Family link up party!
-Cherelle
Those pierogi sound delicious. We use many fillings such as fruits, prune, kraut, potato, and more. I like putting sour cream on top or farmers cheese inside. My Irish and Italian background is so very different than the Polish. I have as much fun as you. Do creating these new (to me) recipes. Thanks for commenting!
Yum, I gave this recipe a 5-star rating! Delicious comfort food.
Pinned:)
Hugs,
Kippi
Thank you so much Kippi! The pin and rating sure help. I am glad you like the pierogi. It really is a comfort food. Enjoy your week and stay safe!
I’m featuring this recipe on the Little Cottage Link Party tomorrow! Have a great day.
Thank you so much for the feature Kristie. I will be sure to look at all your features at the party! Stay safe this week.
This is amazing!! I love cooking in the crockpot! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party! Hope to keep seeing you every Sunday!!
I will be at the party as long as I have internet. I may be late though if i need to go to the library to logon. Have a great week.
I’ve never tried Pierogi! Looks yummy! Pinned!
I think that Pierogi is right in your wheelhouse Veronica. You can always buy frozen like I mostly do! LOL. Thanks for stopping by and enjoy your week!
This recipe sounds so easy and delicious, and what could be better if it is authentic on top of that?
Thank you Irene! We. Love this pierogi and sausage. Even though they are frozen, Jim still eats my pierogi. LOL. Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week!
It’s a winner
This dish you prepared looks amazing, and I cannot wait to make it for my family. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you Ivory. Please let me know what you think about the dish. Enjoy your week!
It looks so yummy! Thank you for the recipe 🙂
You are welcome Christina. Thank you. Enjoy your week.
this meal is one of our favorites we have not had it in a while so I thank you for inspiring me to make it for the family again
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You are welcome Angie. I am always happy to hear my recipes insprie and bring back memories! Enjoy your week.
Thanks for joining us at the Inspiration Spotlight party. Looks like a great recipe. Shared
Thanks Theresa for sharing your thoughts! Enjoy your week.
What a great recipe for the Crock Pot, real comfort food. Thanks so much for sharing your post with us at Full Plate Thursday. Have a great weekend and come back to see us real soon!
Miz Helen
I am glad you enjoy this recipe! Enjoy your week.
Yum! Sounds wonderful.
Thank you Carol! Enjoy your weekend!
Mmmm, I love perogies! I’m definitely trying this recipe!!
Tania
I hope you get the chance. These asre so easy and yummy! Enjoy your day!
I hope you get the chance. These re so easy and yummy! Enjoy your day!
I haven’t tried Pierogi but my granddaughter loves them. Thanks for the recipe.
We love them. Once frozen they are a quick and filliing meal. Have a great day!
We only tried Pierogi for the first time this year and we love them in this house
I love them. You can put almost anything inside them! Have a great day!
I have the exact same story as you. I married into a polish family 35+ years ago and my homemade pierogies fell apart and my husbands aunt lost patience with me and I never did learn how to make them. Can’t wait to try your recipe and I like the hint of putting the pierogies on the side of the crockpot to brown them.
It is tough to follow a great Polish grandma isn’t it? I am still learning, but these were good! Thanks Cathy for your story. Enjoy your week.
I served pierogies last week for the first time in a very long while. I was heralded as a dinner hero. They were just the boxed Mrs. T’s kind sautéed in butter. I could not believe the reaction. I’m sure your recipe is a crowd favorite.
Thanks Joey. I must confess, unles the kids are here to help, i use frozen too. They never notice the difference!! Have a lovely week.