Jolean's Crock Pot Old World Sauerkraut Supper

Transport your taste buds to the heart of Europe with Jolean's Crock Pot Old World Sauerkraut Supper—a comforting, slow-cooked meal that combines tradition with ease. This hearty recipe features tangy sauerkraut, smoky sausage or kielbasa, tender potatoes, sweet carrots, and savory onions all simmered to perfection in apple cider with a touch of brown sugar. The optional caraway seeds add a classic German-inspired flavor, while the crock pot does all the work, melding these bold, rustic ingredients into a richly satisfying one-pot meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, this sauerkraut supper pairs beautifully with crusty bread or a dollop of sour cream for a complete, old-world experience you won’t soon forget. Keywords: old-world sauerkraut supper, crock pot sauerkraut recipe, kielbasa and sauerkraut dinner, slow cooker comfort food, hearty European recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:380 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 32 ounces Sauerkraut
• 1 pound Smoked sausage or kielbasa
• 4 medium Potatoes
• 3 medium Carrots
• 1 large Onion
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 cup Apple cider
• 1 teaspoon Caraway seeds (optional)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the sauerkraut to reduce its tanginess, if desired. Set aside.

Step 2

Peel and chop the potatoes into bite-sized chunks. Peel and slice the carrots into 1/2-inch pieces. Roughly chop the onion.

Step 3

Cut the smoked sausage or kielbasa into 2-inch pieces.

Step 4

In the crock pot, layer the ingredients: start with the sauerkraut, followed by the chopped potatoes, carrots, and onion. Place the sausage pieces on top.

Step 5

Sprinkle the brown sugar over the ingredients. Add the apple cider and sprinkle with caraway seeds, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until the vegetables are tender and the flavors have melded together.

Step 7

Stir gently before serving to combine the flavors. Serve hot with crusty bread or dollops of sour cream, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2835.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2751.7

Total Fat 137.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 52.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.3g
Cholesterol 249.7mg	0%
Sodium 12206.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 305.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 53.2g	0%
Total Sugars 90.7g
Protein 81.7g	0%

Vitamin D 36.3IU	0%
Calcium 666.8mg	0%
Iron 27.2mg	0%
Potassium 7980.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.5%

Protein: 11.7%

Carbs: 43.8%