Slow cooker smoked sausages are paired with complementary flavors of sauerkraut and apples. Sweet, tangy, and smoky, the trio makes a tasty everyday meal, and the slow cooker makes it easy and convenient.
You might also like this baked cabbage and smoked sausage casserole.
PrintSlow Cooker Smoked Sausage With Sauerkraut and Apples
This flavorful combination of sauerkraut and smoked sausage is classic. Apples, Polish sausage, and sauerkraut are the main ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Slow Cooker, Smoked Sausage
- Method: Slow Cooker/Crockpot
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
- 2 pounds kielbasa, sliced into 1-inch pieces
- 2 large tart apples, cored, peeled, thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, halved, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup apple juice or cider
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
- 1 tablespoon caraway seeds, optional
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Lightly grease the bottom and sides of the slow cooker.
- Combine the sauerkraut, smoked sausage, sliced apples, and onions in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, combine the apple juice, brown sugar, mustard, caraway seeds, if using, and the salt and pepper. Pour over the sauerkraut and sausage mixture; stir to blend ingredients.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 5 to 7 hours (HIGH for about 3 hours).
