Sauerkraut with Sausage
Dive into the hearty flavors of Central European cuisine with this comforting Sauerkraut with Sausage recipe! Featuring tangy sauerkraut balanced by the sweetness of sautéed apple and onion, this dish is elevated with fragrant caraway seeds and a savory chicken broth base. Juicy sausage links, such as kielbasa or bratwurst, bring rich, smoky notes to the table, creating a perfectly satisfying one-pan meal for any occasion. With just 15 minutes of prep and simple, flavor-packed ingredients, this dish is ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or a cozy family gathering. Serve hot alongside crusty bread or creamy mashed potatoes for the ultimate pairing!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 900 grams sauerkraut
- 4 pieces sausage links (kielbasa or bratwurst)
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 1 large apple
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
- 1 leaf bay leaf
- 240 milliliters chicken broth
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Drain the sauerkraut in a colander and rinse it under cold water to reduce the tanginess. Let it drain for a few minutes, then squeeze out excess water.
Slice the onion and apple into thin slices. Set them aside.
In a large skillet or pot over medium-high heat, add the unsalted butter. Once melted, add the sliced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the sliced apple to the onions and cook for an additional 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the drained sauerkraut, caraway seeds, bay leaf, chicken broth, salt, and black pepper.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the skillet and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
While the sauerkraut mixture is simmering, cut each sausage link into quarters.
After 15 minutes, add the sausage pieces to the sauerkraut mixture. Stir to combine all ingredients.
Cover again and cook for an additional 10 minutes, or until the sausages are cooked through and the flavors meld.
Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Serve the sauerkraut and sausage hot, with bread or potatoes on the side, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1811 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 135.6 g | 174% | |
| Saturated Fat | 55.8 g | 279% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 338 mg | 113% | |
| Sodium | 10642 mg | 463% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 91.3 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.0 g | 118% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.4 g | ||
| Protein | 61.8 g | 124% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 431 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 19.1 mg | 106% | |
| Potassium | 2813 mg | 60% | |
*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.
