This is an old-fashioned supper that tastes like grandma’s kitchen. Smoked kielbasa slow cooks with sauerkraut, sliced apples, onion and a little brown sugar until everything is tender and the sauerkraut is mellow and sweet. Serve it with mashed potatoes and rye bread.
Why You’ll Love It
- Five ingredients.
- Sweet and tangy.
- Old-fashioned comfort food.
What You Need
- 2 lb smoked kielbasa (sliced)
- 1 jar (32 oz) sauerkraut (drained)
- 2 apples (peeled and sliced)
- 1 onion (sliced)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup apple juice or water
How to Make Slow Cooker Kielbasa and Sauerkraut with Apples
- Put half the sauerkraut in the slow cooker.
- Add the onion, apples and kielbasa.
- Top with the rest of the sauerkraut.
- Sprinkle the brown sugar and pour the apple juice over.
- Cook on low 6 hours or high 3 hours.
- Stir and serve.
Tips
- Rinse the sauerkraut if you like it milder.
- Tart apples balance the sweetness.
- A teaspoon of caraway seeds adds classic flavor.
Serving and Storing
Keeps 4 days in the fridge. Freezes 3 months.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use pork chops?
Yes, add them under the sauerkraut.
Can I add potatoes?
Yes, small red potatoes on the bottom.
Which apples are best?
Granny Smith or Honeycrisp.
Slow Cooker Kielbasa and Sauerkraut with Apples
Smoked kielbasa slow cooked with sauerkraut, apples and brown sugar. A sweet and tangy old-fashioned supper.
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Ingredients
- 2 lb smoked kielbasa sliced
- 1 jar (32 oz) sauerkraut drained
- 2 apples peeled and sliced
- 1 onion sliced
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup apple juice or water
Instructions
- Put half the sauerkraut in the slow cooker.
- Add the onion, apples and kielbasa.
- Top with the rest of the sauerkraut.
- Sprinkle the brown sugar and pour the apple juice over.
- Cook on low 6 hours or high 3 hours.
- Stir and serve.
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