Sauerkraut and Sausage in the Crock Pot
Transform your dinner into a hearty, flavorful feast with this comforting Sauerkraut and Sausage in the Crock Pot recipe. Combining smoky kielbasa or bratwurst with tangy sauerkraut, sweet apples, and aromatic onions, this dish is the perfect balance of savory and sweet. Enhanced by the subtle warmth of garlic, a sprinkle of brown sugar, and optional caraway seeds for earthy depth, this slow-cooked meal becomes irresistibly tender and flavorful in just four hours. A splash of broth keeps everything moist, while a touch of butter adds a rich finish. Ideal for busy evenings or cozy family dinners, this easy crock pot dinner pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes or crusty bread. Bursting with classic German-inspired flavors, it’s a quick-prep dish that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound smoked sausage (kielbasa or bratwurst)
- 32 ounces sauerkraut, drained and rinsed
- 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds (optional)
- 1 cup chicken or beef broth
- 1 medium apple, peeled, cored, and chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
Instructions
Slice the smoked sausage into 1-inch pieces and set aside.
Drain and rinse the sauerkraut to reduce excess tanginess. Set aside.
In a crock pot, layer the drained sauerkraut at the bottom.
Add the thinly sliced onion and minced garlic on top of the sauerkraut.
Sprinkle the brown sugar and optional caraway seeds over the onion-garlic mixture.
Pour the chicken or beef broth evenly over the ingredients in the crock pot.
Scatter the chopped apple over the mixture for a hint of sweetness that balances the tangy flavors.
Add the sliced smoked sausage on top, ensuring it is evenly distributed.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Dot the top with small pieces of butter for a rich finish.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and set it to cook on low heat for 4 hours or until the sauerkraut is tender and the sausage is fully heated through.
After cooking, stir everything together gently before serving.
Serve hot as a standalone dish or alongside mashed potatoes or crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
478 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.3 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.5 g | 73% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 82 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 2369 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.6 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.4 g | ||
| Protein | 14.5 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 103 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 657 mg | 14% | |
*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.
