Sausage Sauerkraut Apples
Infuse your dinner table with the comforting, rustic flavors of Central Europe with this hearty Sausage Sauerkraut Apples recipe. Perfectly seared Polish or bratwurst sausages are nestled in a sweet-tart medley of tender sautéed onions, crisp apples, and tangy sauerkraut, all simmered together in a luscious apple cider and brown sugar glaze. Accentuated with the warm, nutty notes of caraway seeds, this dish strikes the perfect balance of savory and sweet. With just 15 minutes of prep and a slow simmer that allows the flavors to meld beautifully, this one-pan wonder is both weeknight-friendly and gourmet-worthy. Serve it alongside crusty bread, creamy mashed potatoes, or buttery spaetzle for a satisfying meal that will transport your taste buds straight to Germany or Poland.
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Ingredients
- 4 links sausage (Polish, bratwurst, or smoked sausage)
- 2 cups sauerkraut
- 2 pieces apples (medium-sized, such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
- 1 piece onion
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples. Set aside.
Step 2
Peel and thinly slice the onion.
Step 3
In a large skillet or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat.
Step 4
Add the sliced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until softened and translucent.
Step 5
Add the sausages to the skillet and sear them for about 3-4 minutes on each side until browned. Remove them from the skillet and set aside.
Step 6
Add the sliced apples, sauerkraut, apple cider, brown sugar, caraway seeds (if using), salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine.
Step 7
Return the sausages to the skillet, nestling them into the sauerkraut and apple mixture.
Step 8
Cover the skillet and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sausages are cooked through and the flavors meld together.
Step 9
Taste and adjust the seasonings with extra salt or pepper if needed.
Step 10
Serve hot, either on its own or with crusty bread, mashed potatoes, or spaetzle on the side.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1461.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1773.9 |
| Total Fat 119.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 48.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g | |
| Cholesterol 277.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 6073.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 123.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 20.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 86.7g | |
| Protein 46.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 15.7IU | 0% |
| Calcium 271.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2091.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories