Slow Cooker Kielbasa and Sauerkraut

Kielbasa and Sauerkraut Slow Cooker Recipe is delicious and easy to make crockpot recipe. We love the tangy flavors of the sauerkraut mixed with the smoky sliced kielbasa which makes for a delicious weeknight meal.

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Why This Recipe Works

• Simple Ingredients – This crock pot kielbasa and sauerkraut is hearty and delicious but the ingredients are simple. It is the perfect weeknight meal paired with an easy side salad that taste amazing.
• One Pot Recipe – If you are looking for a one pot meal that everyone will love, make this slow cooker recipe. The tangy sauerkraut and the smoky kielbasa makes this recipe a family favorite.
• Easy to store – This recipe be stored in the fridge or freezer to enjoy later. Perfect meal to meal prep with.

Ingredients

• Kielbasa Sausage – Cut into 1-2 inch size pieces
• Sauerkraut – Make sure to drain before adding to slow cooker  
• Small Yellow Onion – Slice onions before adding
• Minced Garlic – You can also use garlic powder
• Brown Sugar – Learn How to Make Brown Sugar
• Spicy Brown Mustard – You can use regular mustard
• Light Beer – Feel free to substitute with apple cider vinegar

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How to Make Kielbasa and Sauerkraut in a Crock Pot

Step 1 – Place Kielbasa in Slow Cooker – Add the kielbasa to a 6 quart crock pot. 

Step 2 – Add Drain Sauerkraut – Pour the drained sauerkraut on top.  

Step 3 – Add in ingredients – Then top the sauerkraut mixture with the onions, minced garlic, brown sugar, spicy brown mustard, salt and pepper. 

Step 4 – Top with Beer – Pour the beer on top.  Stir, cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or cook on high for 2-3 hours. Serve warm and enjoy!

Expert Tips

• Sauerkraut – We recommend draining the sauerkraut because of how tart the Sauerkraut is. To make it even less tart, rinse the sauerkraut before adding it in the slow cooker.
• Onion and Garlic – We make things easy but just tossing the garlic and onion in the slow cooker, but if you prefer you can sauté them before adding.
• Kielbasa – The kielbasa we used is the smoked kielbasa. You can also use bacon or other types of pork.
• Seasoning – We used simple seasoning, but they can be changed to what you have hand.

Serving Suggestions

This Slow Cooker Kielbasa and Kraut Recipe is rich and hearty so we usually keep our sides light. Here are some of our favorites to serve with this one pot meal.

• Salad – Serve this kielbasa and sauerkraut with an easy green salad. Quick and easy and can be made ahead of time.
• Make a Sandwich – Serve this recipe with a slice of rye bread. You can top sauerkraut and kielbasa on a hoagie with some provolone cheese and your favorite toppings.
• Serve it over Rice – Make a batch of white rice to serve the easy crockpot kielbasa sauerkraut recipe over. It would also be delicious served over egg noodles or sliced potatoes.