It's the Holidays, and it just wouldn't seem the same during Christmas or Easter if this part Polish girl didn't celebrate it by enjoying homemade Polish pierogi!

Homemade Polish Pierogi

Eastern European Dumplings

Last week I shared my family's authentic easy Polish Pierogi dough recipe along with our Potato Cheese filling recipe. Today I'm going to share my recipe for Polish Potato Sauerkraut Pierogi Filling.

Polish Pierogi Recipe Polish Filled Dumplings

I was in a tailspin because our local grocery store had stopped carrying the Andrulis brand of hard Farmer's Cheese. So yesterday we drove to New Britain, Connecticut and stopped at the local Polish grocery stores. I was able to pick up another type of block of imported old European style Farmer's Cheese (also known as Mother's cheese). I'm certain will be equally delicious in these homemade pierogi.

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On Easter, Polish Kielbasa with hard-boiled eggs is also a must, so a trip to New Britain for authentic Martin Rosol's Easter Kielbasa recipe is always on the agenda too.

Polish Pierogi Polish Christmas Dish / Easter Dish

Even though it was Sunday, some of the local Delicatessen (Delikatesy) and Polish specialty food grocery stores were open until the early afternoon, which surprised me, as the Polish community is deeply religious.

As a child, the (cabbage) sauerkraut filling that both my mom and aunts made was always my favorite. I enjoy both, but my daughters prefer the potato cheese pierogi filling.

Learning to make Polish pierogi isn't really difficult, just time consuming, but well worth your time once you learn to perfect the technique. Start with authentic easy pierogi dough

If you enjoy traditional Polish food, be sure to check out my Authentic Polish Golumpki recipe !

Also, check out my old country Sauerkraut Chocolate Cake Recipe !

Easy kitchen cleaning with these crochet handmade dishcloths from my Moomettes Crochet shop !

Freeze ahead for the holidays or easy dinners in my favorite Food Saver vacuum sealer machines

Polish Sauerkraut Pierogi Filling

1/4 pound salt pork, diced
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 pound sauerkraut, rinsed, drained and squeezed dry
3 medium (1 lb potatoes, peeled and quartered
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup sour cream
ground pepper

In a large skillet heat salt pork on medium heat 1 minute.
Add onion. Saute 1 minute.
Add sauerkraut. Cover and cook on low heat 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, cook potatoes in water to cover with 1/2 tsp salt until tender about 25 min. Drain and mash. Do not add milk.
Stir in sauerkraut mixture. Cool, then add sour cream.
Makes about 3 cups (enough to fill one recipe dough).

Happy Baking!

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Easter Kielbasa

I've continued the tradition in my family, and now even my non-Polish extended family looks forward to me bringing the 'basa !

Easter Kielbasa is different than regular kielbasa. To me, this Polish sausage is sweeter, and not so heavily spiced. It's an easy Easter appetizer to bring to a buffet.

My granddaughter used to call them 'basi, but now calls them "Easter hot dogs."

The City of New Britain, Connecticut is known as the Polish Capitol. Many Polish food stores and Polish restaurants can be found throughout the city. There you can find all brands of Polish Kielbasa.

I particularly like the Martin Rosol's Polish Kielbasy which can also be found in local supermarkets in the meat department. It has to say "Easter Kielbasa" on it, and it's only made for the Easter Holiday.

How To Cook Easter Kielbasa

My family method of cooking Easter Kielbasa is easy! Simply place the kielbasa in a large frying pan, cover with water, and simmer for about 20 minutes. Remove and refrigerate. Then, simply slice the kielbasa and serve with traditional Polish Hot Horseradish mustard ! We also use the Bookbinders Stone Ground Dijon Mustard because the kids find the Horseradish Mustard a tad too hot.

Happy Easter !

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