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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!
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 Crockpot 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.
More Easy Crockpot Recipes
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Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy
Crockpot Beef Ragu
Crockpot Mississippi Chicken
This recipe for crock pot sauerkraut and kielbasa is delicious, and I hope you love it as much as we do.
If you make this yummy crock pot sauerkraut and kielbasa recipe, please leave a comment with a star rating below. I’d love to know how you liked it! 😊
Slow Cooker Sauerkraut and Kielbasa
Equipment
- Slow Cooker 4 qt to 6 qt
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 large Apple, chopped
- 1 medium Yellow Onion diced
- 1 Tablespoon Caraway Seeds
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- ½ cup Apple Cider or Apple Juice (not vinegar)
- 1 cup Water or beer (omit if NOT draining jar of sauerkraut)
- 1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar (or 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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Thank you for the receipe, I made it last night and enjoyed today. I substituted beer for water and use apple cider it turned out amazing.
I add pot barley to cut the sauerkraut and add flavour. The same cooking time as original. Easy and great “ different” flavour meal!
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.