A simple slow cooker meal made with kielbasa, sauerkraut, apples, and beer for a savory-sweet flavor. Perfect over mashed potatoes, noodles, or on a sandwich roll!
Ingredients
- 2 (12-14 oz) packages kielbasa, cut into 1-2 inch pieces
- 32 ounces sauerkraut, drained
- 1 sweet onion, sliced thinly
- 1 apple, peeled, cored, and chopped
- 12 ounces beer
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar, or to taste
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 Tablespoons caraway seeds
Instructions
- Coat slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
- Add drained sauerkraut to the bottom of the slow cooker in an even layer32 ounces sauerkraut
- Top with kielbasa, onions, and apples.2 (12-14 oz) packages kielbasa, 1 apple, 1 sweet onion
- In a mixing bowl, stir to combine beer, brown sugar, garlic, and caraway seeds. Pour over ingredients in crockpot.12 ounces beer, ⅓ cup light brown sugar, 3 cloves garlic, 2 Tablespoons caraway seeds
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-4 hours.
- If possible, give everything a good stir once or twice throughout the cook time. (Not required)
- Stir before serving.
Notes
We usually use Miller Lite but any beer will work. You can also use hard cider.
For an alcohol-free version sub 12 oz of beer for 8 oz of apple juice (or cider) mixed with 4 ounces of water.
Serve with potatoes, rice, or egg noodles. Also delicious as a sandwich served on sausage rolls or rye bread.
Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days.
Nutritional information below is estimated based on 24 ounces of kielbasa. It doesn't take into account the draining of the kraut, which will decrease the sodium.
Nutrition
Calories: 384kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 1503mg | Potassium: 516mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 39IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 3mg
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