Comments on: Kapusta (Polish Braised Sauerkraut with Bacon)

By: Linda A

Linda A — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:41:58 +0000

I always add sautéed mushrooms, shredded carrot & lightly browned sliced kielbasa to my kapusta. Let it simmer on very low heat , covered, for about 1 hr., stirring occasionally until sauerkraut takes on a darker color. Mellows out the sourness of the kraut.

By: Dianne

Dianne — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:21:23 +0000

I too loved your recipe, but my friend added a can of beer. I used the bag of cabbage from the store, it worked great. also cooked the kielbasa, and it came out great, Thanks.

By: Brenda

Brenda — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 16:59:51 +0000

I am not a sauerkraut fan but I wanted to make pierogies with kielbasa so I found this recipe. It was delicious and definitely not sour tasting. Hubby was impressed he loves sauerkraut.

By: Mary

Mary — Thu, 16 May 2024 17:23:20 +0000

Delicious

By: Pam

Pam — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 21:06:13 +0000

Hi Lauren. Quick question – How do you feel about not draining the brine? I’ve done it both ways in the past. What is your rationale for draining it? Thanks!

By: Cindyk

Cindyk — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 17:23:07 +0000

I make a rue with the bacon grease and flour and then stir in the sauerkraut juice and add brown sugar. Also add sautéed mushrooms and polish kielbasa and put in the crockpot. Delicious!!!

By: Todd Konczal

Todd Konczal — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 21:51:54 +0000

I add beer, onion, sour apples, pepper bacon, and brown sugar oh and chunk style kielbasa

By: James

James — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 23:34:54 +0000

Definitely too sweet, so next time there won’t be any brown sugar, but other than that, it’s close to what I had growing up. Works well in a instant pot where you can saute the bacon and onion, then slow cook the rest for 90 minutes or more. I added some sliced Polish sausage for more protein

By: Mary Ann

Mary Ann — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 21:22:09 +0000

Exactly like my Polish grandmother taught me to make it. I don’t fry the sauerkraut though. I add everything to a pot, add a cup of hot water, and let simmer for an hour.

By: James

James — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 18:15:16 +0000

In reply to Phoenix.

I rinse the sauerkraut in cold water to remove most of the brine.
Bacon,onions,mushroom and a can of split pea soup.
That was my great polish grandmothers recipe.