Crock Pot Sauerkraut and Sausage
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
3 hrs
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Total Time
3 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
492 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Polish
Crock Pot Sauerkraut and Sausage
Description
This easy Crock Pot Sauerkraut and Sausage recipe assembles peeled and cubed russet potato, thinly sliced onion, sliced kielbasa sausage, rinsed and drained sauerkraut, brown sugar, apple juice, salt, and pepper in a slow cooker. Ingredients are stirred to combine until the brown sugar dissolves, which balances the acidity of the sauerkraut. The mixture cooks on low heat for 3-4 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the sausage to infuse the vegetables with its savory taste.
Once cooked, the dish can be served directly from the slow cooker using a slotted spoon to separate the sausage and sauerkraut. It is well suited for gatherings where it can stay warm for serving, providing a filling and flavorful main or side dish. The combination of tangy sauerkraut, hearty sausage, and soft potato makes an appealing rustic meal.
Ingredients
- 1 russet potato peeled and cut into small cubes, large
- 1 onion thinly sliced, small
- 1 pound kielbasa , sliced in 1/4 inch pieces
- 1 1/2 cups sauerkraut , rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup apple juice
- black pepper freshly ground black pepper, fine sea salt, to taste
- sea salt freshly ground black pepper, fine sea salt, to taste
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a slow cooker and stir to combine until sugar has dissolved.
- Heat on low heat for 3-4 hours.
- To serve, ladle out kielbasa and sauerkraut using a slotted spoon or leave on warm to keep moist during a party. Offer tongs or a slotted spoon for your guests.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 492 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 492kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 1354mg | 56% |
| Potassium | 655mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.