Description
Sauerkraut and Weenies is a simple, classic Southern dish featuring sliced weenies or Polish sausage cooked with tangy sauerkraut. This quick skillet meal is flavorful, slightly browned, and perfect for a comforting main course that requires minimal ingredients and effort.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2-4 weenies or Polish sausage, sliced into small pieces
- 2 cups sauerkraut
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the sausage: Slice the weenies or Polish sausage into small bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and easy serving.
- Cook sausage: Place the sliced sausage in a skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Allow the pieces to brown slightly, releasing their flavors.
- Add sauerkraut: Stir in 2 cups of sauerkraut with the sausage. Continue cooking and stirring often, letting the flavors combine and the mixture brown slightly.
- Season: Add salt and pepper to taste, adjusting seasoning according to your preference.
- Serve hot: Once the sauerkraut and sausage are nicely browned and heated through, transfer to plates and serve immediately for a cozy, satisfying meal.
Notes
- This is an old-fashioned Southern main dish known for its simplicity and comforting flavors.
- All you need to make this delicious dish is sauerkraut and weenies, making it quick and budget-friendly.
- Adjust the quantity of sausage depending on your desired serving size or protein preference.
- For added flavor, you can include onions or mustard, though traditional versions keep it simple.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 268 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
