Name: Slow Cooker Sauerkraut and Kielbasa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 240 min
Total time: 255 min
Ingredients: 1 (32 oz) jar Sauerkraut, (draining & rinsing is optional (don't drain if you like it tart)); 2 lbs Kielbasa Smoked Sausage*, (cut in 1 1/2" rounds); 1 lg Apple, (chopped); 1 med Sweet Onion, (diced); 1 Tbsp Caraway Seeds; 2 cloves Garlic, (minced); 1 cup Apple Cider, (or Apple Juice (not vinegar)); 1 cup Water, (or beer (omit if NOT draining jar of sauerkraut)); 1-4 Tbsp Brown Sugar ((to taste))

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Slow Cooker Sauerkraut and Kielbasa is a delicious comfort food meal. With smoky kielbasa and tart sauerkraut, this easy slow cooker one-pot meal is a family favorite. This crock pot sauerkraut and kielbasa recipe is a keeper!

Slow Cooker Sauerkraut and Kielbasa

Sauerkraut has been a favorite in our home for my entire life. Today's recipe uses this tart and tasty ingredient with some smoky, flavorful kielbasa.

This is a pretty simple recipe that has great flavor, and it makes a lot. You can cut it in half if you like.

If you have never made sauerkraut before, this is a good recipe to try.

It is a "dump and go" recipe, unless you choose to sauté the onion and garlic in some butter.

Tips for the best slow cooker sauerkraut & kielbasa

• The level of tartness is up to you. Drain if you like some tartness. Drain and rinse if you like very little tartness.
• Sauté the onion and garlic in some butter to add more flavor.
• Use a smoked kielbasa for the best flavor.
• You can also use bacon, or other smoky pork.
• Try using beer or white wine in place of the water.

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Slow Cooker Sauerkraut and Kielbasa

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

4 hrs

Total Time

4 hrs 15 mins

Slow Cooker Sauerkraut and Kielbasa

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: German

Keyword: crock pot sauerkraut and kielbasa recipe

Servings: 8

Calories: 452 kcal

Author: Sandy Clifton

Ingredients

1 (32 oz) jar Sauerkraut, draining & rinsing is optional (don't drain if you like it tart)
2 lbs Kielbasa Smoked Sausage*, cut in 1 ½" rounds
1 lg Apple, chopped
1 med Sweet Onion, diced
1 Tbsp Caraway Seeds
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1 cup Apple Cider, or Apple Juice (not vinegar)
1 cup Water, or beer (omit if NOT draining jar of sauerkraut)
1-4 Tbsp Brown Sugar (to taste)

Instructions

Add the sauerkraut, kielbasa, apple, onion, caraway seeds, and garlic to the slow cooker crock. Stir.
In a separate container mix together the apple cider, water, and brown sugar. Pour over the sauerkraut mixture.
Cook on High for 4 hours, or Low for 6-7 hours.

Recipe Notes

*You can add other ingredients like bacon, pierogis, cubed potato, etc.