Crock Pot Sauerkraut and Sausage

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4.6

96 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    3 hrs

  • Total Time

    3 hrs 5 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    492 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Polish

Crock Pot Sauerkraut and Sausage

Crock Pot Sauerkraut and Sausage is a slow-cooked dish combining kielbasa slices, sauerkraut, russet potato cubes, and sliced onions. Sweetened slightly with brown sugar and apple juice, and seasoned with salt and pepper, it creates a savory, tangy, and slightly sweet meal that develops flavor over several hours in a slow cooker. The sausage remains tender while vegetables soften, making a comforting comfort food option.

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.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 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

  1. Add all ingredients to a slow cooker and stir to combine until sugar has dissolved.
  2. Heat on low heat for 3-4 hours.
  3. 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.
  4. If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was!

Nutrition Information

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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%)

Nutrition 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.

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