Crock Pot Sauerkraut Supper
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this hearty and flavorful Crock Pot Sauerkraut Supper, a one-pot wonder that's packed with comfort and classic flavors. Featuring plump, savory sausage links like kielbasa or bratwurst, tangy sauerkraut, and a medley of tender russet potatoes, sweet carrots, and crisp apple slices, this dish is a perfect balance of savory and slightly sweet. A touch of brown sugar and aromatic caraway seeds lend depth to the chicken broth base, creating a mouthwatering blend as it slow cooks to perfection. With just 15 minutes of prep time and the ease of a slow cooker, this crowd-pleasing dinner makes a low-effort, high-reward meal for busy families or cozy gatherings. Ideal for serving warm on a chilly evening, this sauerkraut supper offers timeless comfort with every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound sausage links (kielbasa or bratwurst)
- 32 ounces sauerkraut (drained, but not rinsed)
- 1 large yellow onion (sliced)
- 4 medium russet potatoes (cubed)
- 3 medium carrots (peeled and sliced)
- 1 large apple (cored and sliced)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Begin by prepping the ingredients: slice the sausage into bite-sized pieces, cube the potatoes, slice the onion, carrots, and apple, and drain the sauerkraut.
In the bottom of the crock pot, layer the sauerkraut, onions, potatoes, carrots, and apple.
Add the sliced sausage on top of the layered ingredients.
In a mixing bowl, combine chicken broth, brown sugar, caraway seeds, salt, and black pepper. Stir the mixture until the sugar dissolves.
Pour the broth mixture evenly over the contents of the crock pot.
Cover and cook on low heat for 8 hours, or until the potatoes are tender and the sausage is fully cooked.
Once done, taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve warm and enjoy your Crock Pot Sauerkraut Supper!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 120.0 g | 154% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.8 g | 214% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 320 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 12989 mg | 565% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 157.8 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.1 g | 143% | |
| Total Sugars | 79.4 g | ||
| Protein | 84.0 g | 168% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 482 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 19.4 mg | 108% | |
| Potassium | 4001 mg | 85% | |
*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.
