Description
A hearty and comforting crock pot recipe featuring tender potatoes, flavorful Polish sausage, and tangy sauerkraut cooked together with warming spices for an effortless and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Sauerkraut and Potatoes
- 2 (14 ounce) cans sauerkraut, undrained (or 1 (2 pound) bag)
- 5 or 6 potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Sausage
- 1 pound Polish sausage, cut into chunks (can substitute smoked sausage)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients. Peel the potatoes and cut them into large chunks. Cut the Polish sausage into bite-sized pieces.
- Layer in Crock Pot. Place the sauerkraut and potatoes into the crock pot, and sprinkle the caraway seeds, bay leaf, and pepper over them. Pour in 1 cup of water to help the ingredients cook evenly and keep moist.
- Add Sausage. Arrange the sausage pieces on top of the sauerkraut and potatoes in the crock pot.
- Cook. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 6 hours, until the potatoes are tender and the flavors are well blended.
- Serve. Remove the bay leaf before serving. Spoon portions onto plates, making sure to include sausage, potatoes, and sauerkraut in each serving. Enjoy your warm and flavorful crock pot meal!
Notes
- This easy crock pot meal is wonderful, perfect for cold days and busy schedules.
- You can substitute smoked sausage if Polish sausage is not available.
- Adjust the cooking time based on your crock pot model for best results.
- For a spicier version, consider adding a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
