Want to know if your kielbasa is a top-quality product? Slice it and look inside: a premium kielbasa will have visible chunks of meat. However, if the meat looks liquified (like in a hot dog) you don't have the quality stuff. Always ask your butcher or deli: you want coarse-ground chunks of meat inside. Second, real kielbasa is always stuffed in a natural casing. Finally, look for kielbasa that has been smoked with real wood and not fake "liquid smoke."

Kielbasa comes in many sizes and varieties. Most are smoked and ready to eat! Some, like our Fresh Kielbasa must be cooked before they are eaten. Still others enjoy Dried Kielbasa that you can take with you on outdoor treks. Of course, kielbasa can also be grilled! Our Grilling Kielbasa stays juicy inside while you char it on the outside, while our signature Fire-Smoked Kielbasa is best served cold. You can also slice or chop kielbasa as an ingredient in a larger dish. The possibilities for kielbasa recipes are endless!

Many folks ask us about pronunciation. Do you see the diagonal line in the letter ł here? It's in the Polish spelling of the word, kielbasa. That diagonal line means you pronounce the letter softly, almost like a W (and not like a hard L). Try it: kyoh-BAH-sah. For people who don’t speak Polish, it’s acceptable to pronounce the L: kyol-BAH-sah. Occasionally, you may see folks using alternative spellings and pronunciations for this word. These include kovbasa, kobasa, kobasi, kolbassy, kolbasa, kollbassa, and kubasa, among others.