The name, vodka, comes from the Russian phrase zhiznennaia voda, or "water of life". It can be made from everything from potatoes to beets. It's considered to be fairly flavorless which makes it a great liquor for mixed drinks.


1 pound kielbasa sausage
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1 can (12 ounce size) beer (dark is better)
1/3 cup honey
3 tablespoons spicy, brown or Dijon mustard
pepper and/or chili powder (or favorite spices), to taste
Slice kielbasa into 1/2-inch medallions. Saute onion in butter until onions are transparent.
In a large skillet, bring 1/2 can of beer to a slow boil and add kielbasa. Cook until the beer is reduced by half, then add the remaining 1/2 can of beer.
Add honey and mustard, and add spices to taste. Let simmer for 5 minutes or until sauce reaches a thick, honeylike consistency.
Onions may be mixed into the finished sauce, or added to the top as garnish.
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The name, vodka, comes from the Russian phrase zhiznennaia voda, or "water of life". It can be made from everything from potatoes to beets. It's considered to be fairly flavorless which makes it a great liquor for mixed drinks.
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Beer makes batters better, meat more tender, and sauces more flavorful.


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reviews & comments
December 15, 2020
Don't agree that dark beer is better. I used a dark beer and the sauce came out very bitter. I would recommend a more mild or lighter beer, though it is a really good recipe.
March 21, 2009
Very good recipe!
August 6, 2007
The type of beer you use will vary the flavor - so keep that in mind (in other words, use good beer!). While the title of the recipe is "Sweet" Onion Kielbasa, the flavor isn't overly sweet (unless you use a sweeter beer of course). Can eat this alone, or serve it over a starch such as rice or pasta. This recipe was ready in about 20 minutes so it's good for a quick dinner.