cranberry chili sauce...

Shortly before Christmas I found this recipe for cranberry chili vension sausages on the blog, Everyday Gourmet. Since I had an abundance of vension sausages in the freezer I used the recipe to make a crockpot of sausages for Jeff's extended family Christmas and it was very good. I forgot to take a photo then but I used the same sauce on meatballs for a New Year's eve gathering with friends and quickly snapped a shot of them still in the crockpot.This recipe is a "keeper" because it is semi-homemade and quick to put together as well as very tasty.

Cranberry Chili Sauce for Sausages or Meatballs
from the blog, Everyday Gourmet

Ingredients

* 2 cans (14 ounces) whole berry cranberry sauce
* 2 bottle (12 ounces) chili sauce
* 1 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
* 1 teaspoon chili powder
* 1 teaspoon ground cumin
* 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
* 4 lbs fully cooked homestyle sausage or meatballs

Directions

* In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the first six ingredients; stir until sugar is dissolved. Add sausages; cook for 20-25 minutes or until hot, stirring occasionally. Yield: about 30 servings.

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Potato Kielbasa Skillet...

I'm married to a hunter so I have an abundance of venison sausage in my freezer. I found this recipe on the Taste of Home website for Potato Kielbasa Skillet and it looked good so I tried it tonight substituting vension for the kielbasa. It was a "keeper" recipe :)

Potato Kielbasa Skillet
from Taste of Home - original recipe can be found Here.
Ingredients

* 1 pound red potatoes, cubed
* 3 tablespoons water
* 3/4 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
* 1/2 cup chopped onion
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* 2 tablespoons brown sugar
* 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
* 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
* 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
* 1/4 teaspoon pepper
* 4 cups fresh baby spinach
* 5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Directions

* Place potatoes and water in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 4 minutes or until tender; drain.
* In a large skillet, saute kielbasa and onion in oil until onion is tender. Add potatoes; saute 3-5 minutes longer or until kielbasa and potatoes are lightly browned.
* Combine the brown sugar, vinegar, mustard, thyme and pepper; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2-3 minutes or until heated through. Add spinach and bacon; cook and stir until spinach is wilted. Yield: 4 servings.

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