Sauerkraut and Sausage Crock Pot
Cozy up with the comforting flavors of this Sauerkraut and Sausage Crock Pot recipe, a hearty, one-pot wonder brimming with tangy and savory goodness. Perfect for cold-weather dinners or casual gatherings, this dish brings together tender sauerkraut, smoky sausage or kielbasa, sweet apple slices, and aromatic garlic and onion—all slow-simmered to perfection in a blend of chicken broth and warming spices like caraway seeds and black pepper. Balanced with a touch of brown sugar, every bite is a symphony of sweet, sour, and salty notes. With just 15 minutes of prep and the magic of a slow cooker, this hands-free recipe is ideal for busy schedules and yields a satisfying meal that's best enjoyed with crusty bread or creamy mashed potatoes. A must-try for fans of rustic, hearty cooking!
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Ingredients
- 32 ounces Sauerkraut
- 1 pound Smoked sausage or kielbasa
- 1 large Yellow onion
- 1 medium Apple
- 2 large Garlic cloves
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Caraway seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Rinse the sauerkraut under cold water to reduce its saltiness and tanginess, if desired. Drain well and set aside.
Step 2
Slice the smoked sausage or kielbasa into 1/2-inch rounds. Set aside.
Step 3
Peel and thinly slice the yellow onion. Core and slice the apple into thin wedges. Mince the garlic cloves.
Step 4
In a large bowl, mix together the sauerkraut, onion slices, apple wedges, minced garlic, chicken broth, brown sugar, caraway seeds, and black pepper.
Step 5
Place half of the sauerkraut mixture in the bottom of the crock pot. Layer the sliced sausage on top of the sauerkraut mixture.
Step 6
Add the remaining sauerkraut mixture on top of the sausage, spreading it out evenly.
Step 7
Cover the crock pot and cook on LOW for 5-6 hours, or until the sausage is heated through and the flavors have melded together.
Step 8
Once cooked, give everything a gentle stir and taste for seasoning, adjusting as needed with additional black pepper or a pinch of brown sugar.
Step 9
Serve warm, directly from the crock pot, with crusty bread or mashed potatoes on the side, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1957.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1894.5 |
| Total Fat 135.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 52.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g | |
| Cholesterol 249.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 10172.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 105.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 33.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 58.7g | |
| Protein 62.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 36.3IU | 0% |
| Calcium 487.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 18.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3123.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories