Kielbasa and Sauerkraut

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Kielbasa and Sauerkraut

This easy kielbasa and sauerkraut recipe is a simple skillet dinner that you can make in about 30 minutes with a handful of ingredients. It's so good, you'll want it every week.

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Ingredients

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  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 pound kielbasa sausage do not use Italian sausage
  • ½ large onion diced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 pound Sauerkraut we like the kind from the refrigerated section (not canned)
  • ½ pound Yukon gold potatoes (or red skinned potatoes, 1/2" dice)
  • 1 teaspoon caraway seed optional
  • ¼-½ cup chicken stock from rotisserie chicken or low sodium chicken broth
  • salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions

  1. Cut 1 pound kielbasa sausage into 2" chunks.
  2. Open 1 pound sauerkraut (we prefer the kind in the refrigerated section of the store) and pour into a large mesh strainer. Rinse the kraut with cool water and set aside to drain well.
  3. Heat a large non-stick skillet (preferred) over medium high heat and add 2 teaspoons olive oil. When the oil is hot add the sausage chunks and sear them for about 5 minutes, until they begin to take on a golden color and give up some of their fat.
  4. Transfer the sausage to another dish.
  5. Add ½ large onion, 1 clove garlic and ½ pound Yukon Gold Potatoes to the same skillet and cook with the lid on the pan, stirring occasionally until the onions and potatoes start to brown and become tender, about 8-10 minutes.
  6. Add the drained sauerkraut, 1 teaspoon caraway seed seed (if using) and ¼ cup of chicken stock. Mix well.
  7. Add the sausage back to the skillet, cover and cook for another 5-6 minutes
  8. If the mixture is too dry, you can add the additional chicken broth. Taste for seasonings and adjust as necessary.

Notes

  • Rinsing and draining the sauerkraut softens the sourness so it isn't too ascerbic.
  • Though you can use lower-fat turkey sausage, for the best flavor, use a good-quality smoked sausage (we like beef or pork). Searing the sausage well renders the natural fat, which mingles with the flavors of the sauerkraut and potatoes. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 442kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 35g (54%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 17g Cholesterol 80mg (27%) Sodium 1052mg (44%) Potassium 547mg (16%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 4IU (0%) Vitamin C 14mg (16%) Calcium 30mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 442 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 442kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 35g 54%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 17g 85%
Cholesterol 80mg 27%
Sodium 1052mg 44%
Potassium 547mg 12%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 4IU 0%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
Calcium 30mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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