Crock Pot Kielbasa Sauerkraut Recipes

SAUERKRAUT AND KIELBASA (CROCK POT)

Steps:

• Place the drained sauerkraut in the slow cooker.
• Add onion, carrot, garlic, caraway seeds, thyme, bay leaves, juniper berries or gin (if using) and pepper.
• Stir to combine.
• Place kielbasa on top of all.
• Pour in the wine (or grape juice) and broth on top.
• Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours.
• Discard bay leaves and serve.

SLOW COOKER SAUERKRAUT AND SAUSAGE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the sauerkraut and brown sugar. then place in slow cooker. Arrange the sausage and onion over the sauerkraut.
• Cook on high for two hours, check for dryness, adding some water if necessary, then reduce to low setting, and cook on low for two more hours.

CROCK POT KIELBASA & SAUERKRAUT

Steps:

• Slice 1 onion into thin strips and caramelize.
• Drain and rinse sauerkraut.
• Slice kielbasa into 1-inch lengths.
• Combine water, cider and brown sugar.
• Combine all ingredients well in crock pot.
• Cook on high 6 hours.

SLOW COOKER KIELBASA AND BEER

Steps:

• In a slow cooker combine sausage, beer and sauerkraut. Cook on low for 5 to 6 hours, until the meat is tender and plump.

CROCKPOT KIELBASA AND SAUERKRAUT

Steps:

• Heat oil on stove and cook onions and garlic on stove until soft.
• Add the sauerkraut, apple, onion and garlic mixture, and caraway seeds to the slow cooker crock. Stir.
• Mix beer/water and brown sugar together in separate bowl. Pour over the sauerkraut mixture. Stir ingredients together.
• Cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 4-6 hours.

KIELBASA, PIEROGIES & SAUERKRAUT BAKE - STOVETOP AND OVEN METHOD

Steps:

• Pre-heat the oven to 350°F.
• Drain the sauerkraut, reserving the liquid.
• Pre-heat a large 12-inch oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and brown the Kielbasa sausage slices on both sides. Remove the browned sausage from the pan and set aside.
• Add the onion to the skillet and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Sauté until they start to brown - about 5 minutes. Add the drained sauerkraut and caraway seeds and continue to sauté for a few more minutes. Add the stock or beer, reserved sauerkraut liquid and stone-ground mustard. Bring the mixture to a boil and return the browned Kielbasa to the skillet.
• Add the pierogies, nestling them into the sauerkraut and onions. Lower the heat under the pan and simmer for 5 minutes. Sprinkle the Cheddar and Swiss cheeses on top and transfer the pan to the oven.
• Bake at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes, until the pierogies are cooked through and the cheese has melted. Top with chopped scallions and enjoy!

KIELBASA WITH SAUERKRAUT

Steps:

• Place the sauerkraut, onion, and potatoes in the bottom of a slow cooker. Add the pieces of kielbasa and beer (or 1 cup of water). Top with spices.
• Cook for 6 hours on LOW (or 4 hours on HIGH) or until the potatoes are tender but not mushy. Serve with mustard, if desired.

KIELBASA AND SAUERKRAUT RECIPE

Steps:

• Place kielbasa at the bottom of the slow cooker. Place the onions over the kielbasa. Sprinkle brown monk fruit sweetener over the onions, if using.
• Dump the drained cans of sauerkraut and diced tomatoes evenly into the slow cooker. Add chicken broth.
• Cook for 4-6 hours on Low or 2-3 hours on High.

SLOW COOKER KIELBASA AND SAUERKRAUT (FRESH KIELBASA)

Steps:

• Place your sauerkraut in a strainer over the sink and let it drain while you prep the other ingredients. *See Notes*
• Add oil to a large pan or directly into your slow cooker if it can go on the stove or has browning capabilities. Sear the kielbasa for about 2 minutes on each side to crisp and brown up. Remove from pan and set aside.**See Notes**
• Add the mushrooms and a little more oil if needed and brown for 5 minutes.
• Add the onion to the mushrooms and cook for about 5 minutes. Add about 1 teaspoon of fresh cracked pepper, it's about 20 twists for me.
• Add in 1/4 cup of water and the bouillon cube, scrape the bottom of the pot and mix until the bouillon cube is dissolved.
• Use your hand to really squeeze out all the moisture in the kraut, then add it to the pot and mix the kraut and mushroom/onion mixture together.
• Place all of this in your slowcooker and nestle the kielbasa on the top. Cover and cook on low for at least 6 hours.
• Slice the kielbasa into serving size pieces and serve alongside the kraut. Serve with horseradish, rye bread, or pierogi as desired.

SLOW COOKER KIELBASA WITH SAUERKRAUT AND APPLE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Rinse the sauerkraut and squeeze it dry to remove the brine. Place half of the sauerkraut in the slow cooker.
• Cut the sausage into 2-inch lengths. Place the sausage pieces in the slow cooker.
• Continue to layer the ingredients in the slow cooker in this order: the sliced apples, brown sugar, salt, pepper, and caraway seeds, if using.
• Top with the remaining sauerkraut. Pour the apple juice over all of the ingredients.
• Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or until the apples are tender.
• Stir before serving and enjoy.