Grilled Kielbasa with Caramelized Onions
Smoky grilled kielbasa sliced thick and charred, topped with jammy caramelized onions and a sharp mustard punch. Serve with crusty bread and coffee for a Polish-style weeknight dinner that tastes like a summer cookout.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 580
- Protein
- 28g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Slice onion into thin half-moons. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium, then add onions with a pinch of salt.
Step 2
Cook onions, stirring occasionally, until deep golden and jammy, about 12 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
Step 3
Slice kielbasa into 1/2-inch-thick coins. Add remaining 1 tbsp oil to the skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 4
Sear kielbasa coins 2 minutes per side until edges are charred and crispy. Return onions to the pan and stir.
Step 5
Drizzle mustard over the sausage and onions, toss to coat. Season with pepper and taste.
Step 6
Serve on crusty bread alongside coffee for a classic Polish-style dinner.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- sharp knife
- wooden spoon
- serving plate
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