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    Slow Cooker Kielbasa and Sauerkraut

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    Slow cooker kielbasa and sauerkraut is an easy Polish inspired dinner that you can throw together in minutes, then set it and forget it! This slow cooker recipe features delicious kielbasa sausage, tangy and tender sauerkraut, some light beer, and you can also add a bit of mustard! Slow cooker kielbasa & sauerkraut is easy comfort food that you can whip up in your crockpot any night of the week!

    Crockpot Kielbasa Sauerkraut Recipe

    Any recipe where I can throw a few ingredients in a crockpot and call it a day is a winner in my book and this slow cooker kielbasa and sauerkraut is one of my favorites. When cooked in the slow cooker, kielbasa becomes so incredibly tender while sauerkraut has a slight tang - it's enough to make your mouth water!

    This Polish-inspired slow cooker recipe is incredibly versatile as well! Eat it as-is, or enjoy it as a sausage dog, with some noodles, over rice, whatever sounds good to you!

    Tasty slow cooker kielbasa and sauerkraut is served up ready to eat in a white bowl.
    Slow cooker kielbasa & sauerkraut is the easy crockpot dinner you are missing from your recipe repertoire!
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    • Crockpot Kielbasa Sauerkraut Recipe
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Step-By-Step Instructions
    • 💭 Angela's Tips & Recipe Notes
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    🥘 Ingredients

    You can choose any kielbasa you like. For instance, for a smokier flavor use smoked kielbasa!

    Slow cooker kielbasa and sauerkraut ingredients needed to get make this crockpot meal.
    • Kielbasa - 1 pound.
    • Sauerkraut - A 32-ounce jar or bag of sauerkraut.
    • Light Beer - 12 ounces of light, not dark, beer.
    • Water - ½ cup.
    • Stone-Ground Mustard (optional) - 1 tablespoon, or German mustard.

    *Be sure to see the recipe card below for ingredients, amounts & instructions!*

    🔪 Step-By-Step Instructions

    These steps are incredibly simple and if you choose not to brown your kielbasa, it will still turn out delicious and tender! All you need is your a knife, cutting board, your slow cooker or crockpot, and a skillet if browning the sausage.

    Process photo 1 optional step of searing the sliced kielbasa before starting in the slow cooker.
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    Process photo 2 straining the excess liquid from your sauerkraut.
    2
    Process photo 3 adding ingredients into the slow cooker.
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    1. Prep. Slice 1 pound of kielbasa sausage into ½-inch rounds and drain the liquid from 32 ounces of sauerkraut.
    2. Brown kielbasa (optional). - If desired, you may brown the kielbasa by heating a skillet to medium-high heat and searing each side of the sliced kielbasa before adding it to your crockpot. *This step is optional, but I feel it adds more flavor.
    3. Combine. Add the drained sauerkraut, 1 pound of kielbasa, 12 ounces of light beer, ½ a cup of water, and the optional 1 tablespoon of mustard (if using) to your crockpot and mix to combine.
    4. Cook. Cook the kielbasa & sauerkraut for 4-6 hours or on the high heat setting, or for 8 hours on low heat.

    Keep it low carb by enjoying kielbasa & sauerkraut on its own, or serve it over some tasty egg noodles. You could also eat it with some rice or boiled potatoes if you want a heartier meal. Enjoy!

    💭 Angela's Tips & Recipe Notes

    • You may switch the crockpot to warm once done, and serve from the warm crockpot for up to 2 hours.
    • If you choose not to use beer, you can easily swap it for more water, apple juice, or even chicken broth.
    • Storing: Store leftover slow cooker kielbasa & sauerkraut in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave.
    Closeup on the slow cooker kielbasa and sauerkraut being forked for a bite.

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    Slow Cooker Kielbasa and Sauerkraut

    Slow cooker kielbasa and sauerkraut is an easy Polish inspired dinner that you can throw together in minutes, then set it and forget it! This slow cooker recipe features delicious kielbasa sausage, tangy and tender sauerkraut, some light beer, and you can also add a bit of mustard! Slow cooker kielbasa & sauerkraut is easy comfort food that you can whip up in your crockpot any night of the week!
    Author | Angela
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 440kcal
    Prep 5 minutes
    Cooking 6 hours
    Total Time 6 hours 5 minutes
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    Ingredients
     

    • 1 lb kielbasa
    • 32 oz sauerkraut (drained)
    • 12 oz light beer (not dark)
    • ½ cup water
    • 1 tablespoon stone-ground mustard (optional, or German mustard)

    Instructions

    • Slice your kielbasa sausage into ½-inch rounds and drain the liquid from your sauerkraut.
      32 oz sauerkraut, 1 lb kielbasa
    • (Optional) If desired, you may brown the kielbasa by heating a skillet to medium-high heat and searing both sides of the sliced kielbasa before adding to your crockpot. *This step is optional, but I feel it adds more flavor.
    • Add sauerkraut, kielbasa, light beer, water, and the optional mustard (if using) to your crockpot and combine well.
      12 oz light beer, ½ cup water, 1 tablespoon stone-ground mustard
    • Cook on high for 4-6 hours or on high or set to cook for 8 hours on the low setting.

    Equipment You May Need

    Chef's Knife
    Skillet
    crock pot (slow cooker)

    Notes

    • You may switch the crockpot to warm once done, and serve from the warm crockpot for up to 2 hours.
    • If you choose not to use beer, you can easily swap it for more water, apple juice, or even chicken broth.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 440kcal (22%) | Carbohydrates: 13g (4%) | Protein: 18g (36%) | Fat: 33g (51%) | Saturated Fat: 12g (75%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 79mg (26%) | Sodium: 2539mg (110%) | Potassium: 678mg (19%) | Fiber: 7g (29%) | Sugar: 4g (4%) | Vitamin A: 43IU (1%) | Vitamin C: 34mg (41%) | Calcium: 88mg (9%) | Iron: 5mg (28%)
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    Course Main Course, Slow Cooker Crockpot Recipes
    Cuisine Polish
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    Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com

    Angela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma's kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love!

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