A good part of the novel The Things We Cannot Say takes place in both World War II occupied Poland and in modern-day Poland. I love Kielbasa and wanted to share this easy dish of Kielbasa with potatoes and spinach. It is perfect for a fast weeknight dinner.

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Ingredients
- 6 strips bacon
- 1 pound red potatoes cut into 1-inch pieces
- Enough Water to cover the potatoes
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3/4 pound Kielbasa cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 4 cups fresh spinach
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Instructions
- In a large skillet cook the bacon until crisp. Remove from skillet, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. Drain and crumble.
- Place potatoes in a microwave-safe dish. Cover with water. Microwave on high until potatoes are tender, 7 to 8 minutes; drain.
- Mix together the 1 tablespoon water, dark brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, dijon mustard, thyme, and pepper.
- Saute the kielbasa and onion in the bacon drippings until onion is tender.
- Add the boiled potatoes; cook and stir until lightly browned 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in brown sugar mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in spinach until wilted. Stir in bacon.
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