Because of climate conditions, Polish sausages (and hams) have been traditionally preserved by smoking. Sausages may be cold smoked dry and semi dry; hot smoked dry and semi dry (poached or baked); ...

Zurek with dried porcini, image from 'Fresh from Poland ... www.experimentpublishing.com I still remember watching a Top Chef episode where one of the competitors had to make a dish using Polish ...

It can be made with any kind of meat from pork to rabbit or venison, but should always have spicy Polish sausage ... Soak the dried mushrooms in warm water. When they have softened, drain ...