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Slow Cooker Sauerkraut and Kielbasa with wooden mixing spoon
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Slow Cooker Sauerkraut and Kielbasa

Slow Cooker Sauerkraut and Kielbasa
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 15 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: German
Keyword: crock pot sauerkraut and kielbasa recipe
Servings: 8
Author: Sandy Clifton

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

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

Nutrition

Calories: 452kcal
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