Sausage Sauerkraut Apples
Infuse your dinner table with the comforting, rustic flavors of Central Europe with this hearty Sausage Sauerkraut Apples recipe. Perfectly seared Polish or bratwurst sausages are nestled in a sweet-tart medley of tender sautéed onions, crisp apples, and tangy sauerkraut, all simmered together in a luscious apple cider and brown sugar glaze. Accentuated with the warm, nutty notes of caraway seeds, this dish strikes the perfect balance of savory and sweet. With just 15 minutes of prep and a slow simmer that allows the flavors to meld beautifully, this one-pan wonder is both weeknight-friendly and gourmet-worthy. Serve it alongside crusty bread, creamy mashed potatoes, or buttery spaetzle for a satisfying meal that will transport your taste buds straight to Germany or Poland.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 links sausage (Polish, bratwurst, or smoked sausage)
- 2 cups sauerkraut
- 2 pieces apples (medium-sized, such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
- 1 piece onion
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples. Set aside.
Peel and thinly slice the onion.
In a large skillet or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the sliced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until softened and translucent.
Add the sausages to the skillet and sear them for about 3-4 minutes on each side until browned. Remove them from the skillet and set aside.
Add the sliced apples, sauerkraut, apple cider, brown sugar, caraway seeds (if using), salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine.
Return the sausages to the skillet, nestling them into the sauerkraut and apple mixture.
Cover the skillet and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sausages are cooked through and the flavors meld together.
Taste and adjust the seasonings with extra salt or pepper if needed.
Serve hot, either on its own or with crusty bread, mashed potatoes, or spaetzle on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1774 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 119.6 g | 153% | |
| Saturated Fat | 48.0 g | 240% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 277 mg | 92% | |
| Sodium | 6074 mg | 264% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 123.5 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.3 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 86.7 g | ||
| Protein | 46.6 g | 93% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 271 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 9.0 mg | 50% | |
| Potassium | 2091 mg | 44% | |
*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.
