Marinated Polish Sausage
A savory and flavorful dish featuring tender Polish sausage simmered in a sweet and spicy red wine sauce, perfect for hearty family meals or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cover the Polish sausage with water and bring to a boil.
- Remove the sausage, rinse, and set aside.
- Place the sausage in the bottom of a slow cooker.
- Top the sausage with sliced onion.
- In a bowl, combine chili sauce, catsup, boiling water, broken bay leaf, allspice, brown sugar, and red wine.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the sausage and onions in the slow cooker.
- Slow cook for several hours until the onion is very tender.
Tips & Substitutions
For a spicier kick, consider adding a few diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the sauce mixture. If you want to reduce the sweetness, cut back on the brown sugar or replace it with honey. You can also substitute the Polish sausage with Hot Creole Sausage for a different flavor profile. Make sure to adjust cooking times accordingly if using a different type of sausage.
Serving Suggestions
Serve the marinated Polish sausage over a bed of rice or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce. It pairs beautifully with Carolyn'S Dirty Rice for a hearty meal. Consider adding a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh salad for balance. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color.
Storage & Reheating
Leftover marinated Polish sausage can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, place the sausage and sauce in a saucepan over medium heat until warmed through, or microwave in short intervals, stirring frequently. Avoid overcooking, as this can dry out the sausage.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Each serving of Marinated Polish Sausage contains roughly 343 calories, with 6g protein, 68g carbohydrates, and 11g fat. It is an excellent source of vitamin C (62% of the Daily Value), iron (61% of the Daily Value), and dietary fiber (41% of the Daily Value), and a good source of potassium and protein. It also contributes 11g of dietary fiber toward your daily target.
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I freeze the marinated sausage?
Absolutely! You can freeze the marinated Polish sausage in an airtight container for up to 3 months. To reheat, thaw in the refrigerator overnight and reheat on the stove or in the microwave until heated through.
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).