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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Rinse the sauerkraut under cold water to reduce its saltiness and tanginess, if desired. Drain well and set aside.
Slice the smoked sausage or kielbasa into 1/2-inch rounds. Set aside.
Peel and thinly slice the yellow onion. Core and slice the apple into thin wedges. Mince the garlic cloves.
In a large bowl, mix together the sauerkraut, onion slices, apple wedges, minced garlic, chicken broth, brown sugar, caraway seeds, and black pepper.
Place half of the sauerkraut mixture in the bottom of the crock pot. Layer the sliced sausage on top of the sauerkraut mixture.
Add the remaining sauerkraut mixture on top of the sausage, spreading it out evenly.
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.
Once cooked, give everything a gentle stir and taste for seasoning, adjusting as needed with additional black pepper or a pinch of brown sugar.
Serve warm, directly from the crock pot, with crusty bread or mashed potatoes on the side, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
288 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.9 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.2 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 36 mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 1875 mg | 82% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.6 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.4 g | ||
| Protein | 10.8 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 90 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 576 mg | 12% | |
*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.
