Top 8 Polish Cooked Sausages

Stara Wędzarnia is a Polish company based in Drobin, in the Mazovia region, specializing in the production of traditional meat delicacies and hospitality services. With over 35 years of experience, the company is renowned for its high-quality meat products, including the famous Kielbasa and Kabanosy Staropolskie. Their products are crafted according to old Polish recipes, using carefully selected meat, natural spices, and traditional smoking methods, without any artificial preservatives or additives - preserving the authentic taste and nutritional value. The assortment includes a wide variety of sausages, hams, and cured meats, available in specialty stores as well as directly from the producer. Lovers of traditional food particularly appreciate the deep, smoky aroma and rustic character of these offerings. In addition to production, Stara Wędzarnia also operates a Grill Bar within its facility in Drobin. This restaurant combines tradition with a modern culinary approach, serving guests authentic Polish dishes made from fresh, locally sourced ingredients. It is a place where craftsmanship, flavor, and hospitality come together to celebrate Poland’s rich gastronomic heritage.Expand

Staropolska Masarnia Sp. z o.o. is a Polish company specializing in traditional meat processing. Based in Gostynin, in the Masovian Voivodeship, the company is dedicated to producing high-quality meats and cold cuts, following time-honored recipes and artisanal methods. Staropolska Masarnia places strong emphasis on the authenticity of flavors, sourcing carefully selected meats and using natural spices to maintain the rich culinary heritage of Poland. Their product range typically includes smoked sausages, hams, pâtés, and specialty meats, all crafted to reflect traditional Polish taste. Combining modern technology with old-world techniques, Staropolska Masarnia ensures strict quality control while preserving the characteristic textures and aromas that define their products.Expand

Kiełbasa wędzona is a type of traditional Polish smoked kiełbasa. It is prepared with ground pork meat which is cured before it is seasoned with salt, pepper, sugar, garlic, and (optionally) marjoram. The ground meat mixture is then placed into a large ring-shaped casing and cold-smoked for 1 to 1.5 days, even though these days it is usually hot-smoked as the hot smoking allows for easier and faster cooking of the sausage. Smoked Polish kiełbasa is originally prepared only with pork, but there’s another version of this authentic sausage that the Polish Government introduced in 1964, which consists of 80% pork and 20% beef. This classic kiełbasa is usually baked, grilled, or added to traditional Polish soups, including kapusniak cabbage soup.Expand

Kiełbasa Polska is one of the most traditional Polish sausages that is made following an age-old method of sausage making. This variety of sausage consists of lean pork, semi-fat pork, sugar, garlic, and spices such as pepper, marjoram, ground mustard seeds, and thyme, which are combined and then chilled before they are stuffed into pork casings. These pork sausages are then often smoked lightly and allowed to dry and mature for a few days. This type of sausage is also commonly referred to as kiełbasa starowiejska or old countryside sausage, and it can be eaten raw or cooked, served with some pickled vegetables, onions, beetroot, horseradish, mustard, and bread on the side.Expand

Among the broad group of Polish sausages, the smoked wiejska kielbasa stands out as the most traditional and popular variety of them all. The sausage is usually prepared with fat trimmings and a combination of ground pork and veal, and then it is generously seasoned with garlic and marjoram. Wiejska is one of the most versatile Polish sausages that can be enjoyed on its own, preferably thinly sliced, but it can also withstand frying, cooking, or grilling. This flavorful sausage is commonly added into soups, stews, and casserole dishes.Expand

Kiełbasa biała parzona wielkopolska is an uncured sausage made with ground pork that is encased in natural pig's intestines. Its slightly moist, matte grey surface is dotted with green specks of marjoram, used to flavor the sausage. Once cooked, kiełbasa biała parzona wielkopolska has a flavor that is similar to cooked pork, with a strong marjoram flavor and a hint of garlic and pepper.Expand

Even though there are numerous regional varieties of this famous Polish blood sausage, it typically consists of pork offal, animal’s blood, barley or buckwheat, and a variety of spices and fresh herbs. Kaszanka was probably created under the influence of German and Danish culinary traditions and was primarily enjoyed by the noblemen. The modern variety of kaszanka appeared later, and today, it is one of the most commonly consumed Polish sausages. Whether grilled, fried, or cooked, it is usually served alongside caramelized onions, potatoes, or sauerkraut.Expand

One of the staples of traditional Polish cuisine, krupnioki śląskie is a blood sausage made with smoked pork, pig's blood, and buckwheat, combined with salt, pepper, allspice, onions, garlic, and marjoram. The origins of this prized Silesian delicacy can be traced back to the late 18th century. Once enjoyed only on special occasions, the krupnioki blood sausages are nowadays available throughout the year and found in every Polish delicatessen. They are traditionally served hot, accompanied by bread, mustard, pickled vegetables, and a glass of strong Polish beer.Expand

Kiełbasa parówkowa is a traditional pork sausage originating from Poland. These small sausages are usually made with a mixture of semi-fat pork, jowls, salt, nutmeg, garlic, paprika, and white pepper. The meat and fat is ground, emulsified with cold water or crushed ice, and then mixed with ground jowls and the rest of the ingredients. The mixture is stuffed into casings, and the sausages are linked, coiled, and hung at room temperature before they're hot-smoked until light brown. Parówkowa is shortly boiled in hot water and usually served for breakfast in Poland. The sausages emit steam once they're placed on a plate, hence the name parówkowa.Expand

Żymlok is a traditional Silesian blood sausage consisting of a mixture of pork blood, bread rolls, ground pork offal, onions, spices, and seasonings stuffed into intestines. The ground meat is cooked in meat broth and the bread rolls are soaked in the same broth before they are combined and added to the intestines. Bread rolls are called żymła in Silesian and bułka in Polish, hence the name of this sausage. Żymlok is usually flavored with aromatic spices such as marjoram, nutmeg, black pepper, bay leaves, allspice, and juniper berries. Although it appears to be a regular sausage, its consistency is similar to black pudding. It used to be traditionally prepared after St. Martin’s Day, when pigs were slaughtered, and it was then served at various festivities. Not as popular as it once used to be, the sausage can be consumed hot or chilled, typically accompanied by caramelized onions and slices of bread.Expand