Haluski with Kielbasa (Polish Fried Cabbage and Noodles with Sausage)

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Course Main Course

Cuisine Polish

Servings 6 servings

Ingredients

14 ounce kielbasa pre-cooked and cut into 1/4 inch pieces
6 ounces thick-cut bacon sliced into 1" pieces
6 tablespoons butter divided
1 cup onion quartered and sliced
1 small cabbage ~1 ½ lbs. green, quartered and sliced into thin bite-sized strips
2 teaspoons garlic minced
6 ounces wide egg noodles
2 teaspoons black pepper freshly ground
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Kosher salt to taste

Instructions

In a large, high-sided cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, fry kielbasa until golden brown. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the kielbasa to a paper towel-lined plate. Leave the fat in the skillet.
14 ounce kielbasa
In a large, high-sided cast-iron skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon, stirring occasionally, until it begins to render and crisp, about 12 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to the same paper towel-lined plate. Leave the fat in the skillet (there should be about 2 to 3 tablespoons left).
6 ounces thick-cut bacon
Add 3 tablespoons of butter to the bacon fat and cook over medium heat. Once the foam has subsided and the butter has completely melted, reduce heat to medium-low and add the onion and a large pinch of salt. Cook the onion until soft and beginning to brown, about 10 minutes.
6 tablespoons butter, 1 cup onion, Kosher salt
Add cabbage and another pinch of salt, stirring to ensure the cabbage is evenly coated with fat.
1 small cabbage
Increase heat to medium-high and continue to cook, stirring often, until cabbage has wilted and started to caramelize. The cabbage will be ready when it’s reduced in volume by half, about 12 minutes.
While the cabbage mixture cooks, prepare the egg noodles. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 1 tablespoon salt. Cook noodles according to package directions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
6 ounces wide egg noodles
When cabbage is cooked, make a well in the center of the pan. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add noodles, reserved pasta water, remaining 3 tablespoons butter, pepper, a pinch of salt, and reserved bacon to the cabbage mixture. Gently stir to combine until the butter is completely melted. Drizzle with lemon juice and season to taste before serving.
6 tablespoons butter, 2 teaspoons garlic, 2 teaspoons black pepper, 1 tablespoon lemon juice