Crock Pot Choucroute
Experience the hearty flavors of traditional Alsatian cuisine with this Crock Pot Choucroute, a slow-cooked masterpiece that brings rustic comfort to your table. Packed with tangy sauerkraut, smoky kielbasa, juicy bratwurst, tender Yukon Gold potatoes, and aromatic spices like caraway seeds and bay leaves, this dish is infused with irresistible depth. A splash of dry white wine and a hint of diced apple add a subtle sweetness, perfectly balancing the savory richness of smoked bacon and garlic. With minimal prep and the ease of a slow cooker, this one-pot meal is ideal for cozy family dinners or casual gatherings. Serve it piping hot with crusty bread or spicy mustard for a satisfying feast.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 32 oz Sauerkraut
- 1 lb Smoked sausage (kielbasa or similar)
- 1 lb Bratwurst or other mild sausages
- 1.5 lb Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1 large Onion, thinly sliced
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup Dry white wine
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 1 tsp Caraway seeds
- 2 Bay leaves
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper, freshly ground
- 4 oz Smoked bacon, chopped
- 1 medium Apple (optional, peeled and diced)
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
Instructions
Rinse and drain the sauerkraut thoroughly to reduce its acidity. Set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped bacon and cook until crisp. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the skillet.
Add the sliced onion to the skillet and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Transfer the onion and garlic mixture to the crock pot.
Layer the sauerkraut over the onion and garlic mixture in the crock pot. Sprinkle with the caraway seeds, bay leaves, and black pepper. If using, add the diced apple for a subtle sweetness.
Nestle the smoked sausage, bratwurst, and potatoes into the sauerkraut mixture. The potatoes can be left whole if small, or halved if larger.
Pour in the white wine and chicken broth. Scatter the reserved cooked bacon over the top.
Cover the crock pot with its lid and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours, or until the sausages are fully cooked, the potatoes are tender, and the flavors have melded together.
Remove and discard the bay leaves before serving. Serve the choucroute hot with mustard or crusty bread on the side, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4790 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 331.5 g | 425% | |
| Saturated Fat | 118.6 g | 593% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 748 mg | 249% | |
| Sodium | 16111 mg | 700% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 232.5 g | 85% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 43.4 g | 155% | |
| Total Sugars | 54.3 g | ||
| Protein | 183.0 g | 366% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 715 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 30.5 mg | 169% | |
| Potassium | 7717 mg | 164% | |
*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.
