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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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This recipe for crock pot sauerkraut and kielbasa is super delicious, and I hope you love it as much as we do.
Slow Cooker Sauerkraut and Kielbasa
Equipment
- 4 qt-6 qt slow cooker
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)
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.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Hi there, I’ll be making this tomorrow. What kind of apple? Red? Green granny? Thx, Jeff
Hi Jeff, I honestly just use what I have. But, I am a savory-sweet lover and would go for a sweet-ish apple like a Cosmic Crisp, Fuji, or Honeycrisp. If you want tart, use a Granny Smith.