Polish Kielbasa? (Scranton, Greensburg, Olyphant: pierogi, price, store)

[DeLorean]

Originally Posted by CFH

You should try the Park Market on the square in Nanticoke (570)735-2400.

I second that. their meat selection is quite good too. kind of an odd place, but Polish foods is kind of their specialty

[Caviar]

I believe Swantko's in Hanover ships. There stuff is great! I was raised on it and am told it's very close to the recipe my grandfather made in his general store in nanticoke, back in the day. They have reallllly goofy hours, though, so you might want to call ahead. Plus, the place is really hard to find. Mapquest it before you go.

There's also a little polish place near the mall in WB, right next to the Pet Supplies Plus place. It is a HOLE in the wall, literally! Very small. Blink and you'll miss it small. But the kielbasi is amazing!

[texgentt]

I'll vote for Kutsop's in Blakely. I was born and raised in northeastern Pennsylvania but now live in Plano, Texas. I sure miss the great ethnic foods from that area. Kutsop's has both smoked and regular. Every time I visit I stock up although they have shipped for me as well with great results. Great place, family-owned with great service.
Good luck Don

[DC at the Ridge]

We live in Arkansas, but we order our kielbasa from Chicopee Provision in Chicopee, Massachusetts. It's Blue Seal kielbasa, shipped fresh, not frozen, wonderful!

DC

[MrTudo]

Originally Posted by greentown

There's a place in Mt. Cobb on Rt. 348 called Smokin' Joe's that has been making homemade kielbasa for years.

My family is Polish, and my mom makes homemade ravioli for Christmas dinner. Go figure!

Now THAT"S a real Pol-ack for ya hahaha!

Sounds like something I would do!

[MrTudo]

Originally Posted by DC at the Ridge

We live in Arkansas, but we order our kielbasa from Chicopee Provision in Chicopee, Massachusetts. It's Blue Seal kielbasa, shipped fresh, not frozen, wonderful!

DC

Yup, Excellent!

[MB2]

Komensky's and Kutsops Kielbasa are the best around, IMHO.
Gerrity's, Schiffs are alright, if you have never tasted the Kielbasa from the above mentioned, and have nothing to compare it with or to.
Kunzler, Hatfield and Hillshire make an alright Kielbasa as well, even though, they are what they are....mass production.
We would make it to a "holiday routine", to order and pick up our holiday items from Komensky's or Kutsop's....LOL.
One thing is for sure....no good Kielbasa is found down here in FL, that I know of....

[metome]

Originally Posted by mistyriverranch

Thanks! The Hillshire Farms kielbasa is smoked...what I'm looking for is the fresh kielbasa but they have it at the link you provided. Interestingly it says that it is traditional for Polish families to eat at Easter. I wonder how my all Irish and Welsh family got started eating it for Christmas Eve.

Anyway, the taste of it takes me back to childhood Christmases. Thanks again!

Its cheaper at Christmas than at Easter, LOL Seriously, Kupchaks market
in Olyphant has the best --- fresh kielbasa and smoked.

Signed,
Cheap Irish

[chimchim]

Originally Posted by MB2

Komensky's and Kutsops Kielbasa are the best around, IMHO.
Gerrity's, Schiffs are alright, if you have never tasted the Kielbasa from the above mentioned, and have nothing to compare it with or to.
Kunzler, Hatfield and Hillshire make an alright Kielbasa as well, even though, they are what they are....mass production.
We would make it to a "holiday routine", to order and pick up our holiday items from Komensky's or Kutsop's....LOL.
One thing is for sure....no good Kielbasa is found down here in FL, that I know of....

You can get it here, however: Kielbasi

[mhenkel]

Do you know of a Deli that was on Centre St..(Mahanoy City)..maybe on a corner, owned by the family name of Shamay? This was back in the 30's / 40's - don't know how long in business, still there for all I know.