Sausage and Sauerkraut
This traditional German recipe takes a little bit of work, but it's well worth the effort--definitely a family favorite around our house!
Servings servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 2-pound jar or pouch of sauerkraut from the refrigerator section; don't get the stuff in a can
- 1 apple diced
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds optional
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 12 ounces bacon
- 1 onion, medium halved and sliced
- 1 ½ pounds kielbasa cut into 1" slices
Instructions
- In a large saucepan or Dutch Oven, combine the sauerkraut, diced apple, caraway seeds (if you're using them), and brown sugar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 90 minutes-2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- When the sauerkraut is almost done simmering, preheat oven and place the bacon on a foil-lined baking sheet or in a large cast iron pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until crisp. Remove from oven, drain the bacon on paper towels, and crumble the bacon. Set aside.
- If you used a baking sheet, transfer 2 tablespoons of the bacon drippings to a frying pan. If you used a cast iron pan, drain all but about 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings and return the pan to the stove. Heat the drippings over medium heat. When hot, add the sliced onions and kielbasa. Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onions are caramelized and the sausage is crisping up on the edges.
- Transfer the onions, sausage, crumbled bacon, and sauerkraut mixture to a slow cooker and cook on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 4-6 hours. Serve with German potato salad or roasted potatoes.
Notes
- If you'd rather finish this up in the oven instead of the crock pot, bake in an oven heated to 325 degrees F for 1 hour.
Nutrition
Serving: 6g, Calories: 521kcal, Carbohydrates: 13g, Protein: 27g, Fat: 39g, Saturated Fat: 14g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 18g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 102mg, Sodium: 1462mg, Potassium: 471mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 10g, Vitamin A: 29IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 27mg, Iron: 2mg
Calories: 521kcal
Cost: $12
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