Crock Pot Sausage and Sauerkraut Dinner
Transform your weeknight dinners with this hearty and flavorful Crock Pot Sausage and Sauerkraut Dinner. This one-pot wonder combines smoky kielbasa, tangy sauerkraut, tender baby potatoes, sweet apples, and earthy carrots for a comforting dish with bold, German-inspired flavors. The secret is in the slow cooking, which allows the ingredients to meld together beautifully in a savory broth enhanced with brown sugar, whole grain mustard, and optional caraway seeds. Perfectly adaptable for busy schedules, this easy crock pot recipe requires just 15 minutes of prep and results in a satisfying, fuss-free meal the whole family will love. Serve it hot and enjoy the rustic harmony of sweet, sour, and savory in every bite! Ideal for cozy evenings, meal prepping, or simple gatherings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound smoked sausage or kielbasa
- 16 ounces sauerkraut (drained and rinsed)
- 1.5 pounds baby potatoes
- 3 medium carrots (peeled and sliced)
- 1 medium yellow onion (sliced)
- 1 medium apple (cored and diced)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon salt (optional)
Instructions
Slice the smoked sausage into 2-inch chunks and set aside.
Prepare the vegetables: cut the baby potatoes in half, peel and slice the carrots, slice the onion, and dice the apple.
In a large bowl, mix together the sauerkraut, chicken broth, brown sugar, whole grain mustard, caraway seeds (if using), black pepper, and salt. Stir until well combined.
Layer the ingredients in the crock pot: Start by placing the sliced onions at the bottom, followed by the baby potatoes, carrots, and apple. Spoon the sauerkraut mixture over the top.
Nestle the sausage pieces into the sauerkraut and vegetable mixture, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and set it to cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the potatoes and carrots are tender and the flavors have melded together.
Once done, taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Serve the sausage, sauerkraut, and vegetables hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2161 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 115.0 g | 147% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.8 g | 214% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 214 mg | 71% | |
| Sodium | 337884 mg | 14691% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 210.1 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.1 g | 115% | |
| Total Sugars | 58.9 g | ||
| Protein | 72.7 g | 145% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 472 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 17.3 mg | 96% | |
| Potassium | 5568 mg | 118% | |
*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.
