kielbasa

noun kiel·ba·sa \ kēl-ˈbä-sə , kil- also ki-ˈbä-sə \

|Updated on: 18 Jun 2018

Definition of kielbasa

plural kielbasas also kielbasy play \kēl-ˈbä-sē, kil- also ki-ˈbä-sə\

: a smoked sausage of Polish origin

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Starting with tender red potatoes, the secret ingredient – creamy ranch dressing – sets the stage for zesty kielbasa sausages.

— for kroger, The Courier-Journal, "It's outdoor dining season: celebrate with zesty grilling dinner packets," 26 May 2018
The menu features pulled pork, pulled chicken, kielbasa, coleslaw, cornbread and honey butter.

— Courant Community, "Community News For The Windsor Edition," 17 Apr. 2018
Since then, 17 of their family members have worked and grown up in shop, selling hams and kielbasa, handing out bologna to kids, doing the books, or cutting the meat.

— laura demarco, cleveland.com, "End of an era: Cleveland's beloved Sausage Shoppe to close after 80 years (photos)," 25 Mar. 2018
The menu features pulled pork, pulled chicken, kielbasa, coleslaw, cornbread and honey butter.

— Courant Community, "Community News For The Windsor Edition," 17 Apr. 2018
The menu features pulled pork, pulled chicken, kielbasa, coleslaw, cornbread and honey butter.

— Courant Community, "Community News For The Windsor Edition," 17 Apr. 2018
What should have been a master class mixed grill of sausage, pork belly, quail and tenderloin steak for two was a $44 unsightly pile of undercooked fowl, flabby steak, stiff pork and grocery caliber kielbasa.

— mike sutter, San Antonio Express-News, "Review: Maverick Texas Brasserie a new star for Southtown," 19 Apr. 2018
The menu features pulled pork, pulled chicken, kielbasa, coleslaw, cornbread and honey butter.

— Courant Community, "Community News For The Windsor Edition," 17 Apr. 2018
The breakfast consists of pancakes, eggs, sausage, kielbasa, ham, homemade beans, homemade salsa, orange juice, fruit salad and coffee/tea.

— linda mcintosh, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Daughters of American Revolution recognize mentor," 9 Apr. 2018

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Polish kiełbasa

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