Sausage Sauerkraut
Savor the comforting flavors of this hearty Sausage Sauerkraut recipe, a perfect blend of tangy, savory, and slightly sweet notes that’s ready in just 45 minutes! Featuring juicy bratwurst or smoked sausages nestled into a bed of sautéed onions, garlic, and fragrant caraway seeds, this dish is elevated with the addition of diced apple, rich chicken broth, and a touch of brown sugar to balance the tart sauerkraut. Simmered to perfection in one skillet, this German-inspired classic is ideal for a cozy dinner, especially when paired with creamy mashed potatoes or rustic rye bread. Easy to prepare and packed with robust flavor, Sausage Sauerkraut is a must-try for lovers of traditional comfort food and quick weeknight meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Sausages (preferably bratwurst or smoked sausage)
- 16 ounces Sauerkraut (drained)
- 1 large Yellow onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Caraway seeds
- 1 medium Apple (peeled, cored, and diced)
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- Black pepper (to taste)
- Salt (to taste)
Instructions
Heat a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Brown the sausages on all sides for about 6-8 minutes. Remove the sausages from the skillet and set them aside.
Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Sauté the sliced onion until soft and golden, approximately 5 minutes.
Stir in the garlic and caraway seeds, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the diced apple to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
Stir in the drained sauerkraut, chicken broth, and brown sugar. Mix everything together until well combined.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste, then nestle the browned sausages back into the sauerkraut mixture.
Cover the skillet or Dutch oven with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Let everything simmer for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sausages are cooked through and the flavors meld together.
Serve hot, either on its own or alongside mashed potatoes or rye bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1633 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 117.5 g | 151% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.5 g | 182% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 200 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 6836 mg | 297% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 87.5 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.8 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 49.2 g | ||
| Protein | 59.3 g | 119% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 345 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 13.9 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 2259 mg | 48% | |
*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.
