Active Time

　　30 min

　　Total Time

　　1 1/2 hr

　　Diane Semrad Anderson of Louisville, Kentucky, writes: "This is a peasant dish inspired by my Bohemian grandmother, who used her own homemade sausage in a similar creation. It is simple and delicious."

　　

Ingredients

Makes 4 to 6 main-course servings

　　2 tablespoons unsalted butter

　　1 large onion, halved lengthwise, then cut crosswise into thin slices (3 cups)

　　1 tablespoon sugar

　　1 1/2 teaspoons salt

　　1 (12-oz) bottle beer

　　1 lb smoked kielbasa, cut into 2-inch-long pieces

　　1 medium head cabbage (2 1/2 lb), halved lengthwise, then cut into 2-inch-thick wedges

　　3/4 lb medium red potatoes (about 4), quartered

　　Accompaniment: hot mustard

　　

Step 1

Melt butter in a 6- to 8-quart heavy pot over moderately low heat, then add onion, sugar, and salt and cook, stirring frequently, until onion is golden, about 15 minutes.

　　

Step 2

Stir in beer, scraping up any brown bits from bottom of pot, then add kielbasa, cabbage, and potatoes and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are very tender, about 1 hour. Transfer kielbasa and vegetables to a large platter, discarding remaining liquid if desired.