Best 7 Crockpot Brats And Sauerkraut Recipes

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Unleash the flavors of German heritage with an irresistible crockpot dish that combines the succulent smokiness of brats with the tangy zest of sauerkraut. Embark on a culinary adventure that promises tender, juicy brats enveloped in a savory broth alongside the vibrant crunch of sauerkraut. This delectable recipe is a symphony of flavors that will transport your taste buds to a Bavarian wonderland. Discover the secrets to creating this hearty and comforting dish, perfect for a cozy family dinner or a festive gathering with friends.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BRATS WITH SAUERKRAUT



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I've made many variations of this excellent main dish. The bratwurst can be plain, smoked or cheese-flavored, served whole or cut in slices, with a bun or without. It would be popular at a party or potluck.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 6h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 uncooked bratwurst links
1 can (14 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained
2 medium apples, peeled and finely chopped
3 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon ground mustard
8 brat buns, split

Steps:

  • Place the bratwurst in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a large bowl, combine the sauerkraut, apples, bacon, brown sugar, onion and mustard; spoon over bratwurst. , Cover and cook on low until a thermometer inserted in the sausage reads 160°, 6-8 hours. , Place brats in buns; using a slotted spoon, top with sauerkraut mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 534 calories, Fat 28g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 1188mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

SLOW COOKER SAUERKRAUT AND SAUSAGE



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Here's an old recipe I have used for years. Sauerkraut and pork sausage cooked slowly in a slow cooker. Yummm!

Provided by grannycancook

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Ground Pork Recipes

Time 4h15m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (20 ounce) can sauerkraut
¼ cup brown sugar
1 ½ pounds ground pork sausage
1 onion, sliced

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the sauerkraut and brown sugar. then place in slow cooker. Arrange the sausage and onion over the sauerkraut.
  • Cook on high for two hours, check for dryness, adding some water if necessary, then reduce to low setting, and cook on low for two more hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 639.8 calories, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 92.6 mg, Fat 55.1 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 17.2 g, SaturatedFat 19.8 g, Sodium 1652.7 mg, Sugar 13.4 g

CROCK POT SAUSAGE AND SAUERKRAUT DINNER



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Make and share this Crock Pot Sausage and Sauerkraut Dinner recipe from Food.com.

Provided by carolinafan

Categories     Poultry

Time 8h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 small red potatoes, unpeeled, quartered
8 fresh baby carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
1 teaspoon caraway seed
1 (15 ounce) can sauerkraut
1 lb fully cooked turkey kielbasa, cut into 1-inch slices

Steps:

  • In 3 1/2 or 4-quart crock pot, combine potatoes, carrots and onion.
  • In medium bowl, combine brown sugar, mustard, and caraway seed; mix well.
  • Stir in sauerkraut and kielbasa. Spoon sauerkraut mixture over vegetables in cooker.
  • Cover; cook on low setting for at least 8 hours or until vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488.2, Fat 20.5, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 78.4, Sodium 2189.4, Carbohydrate 57.8, Fiber 8.9, Sugar 10.8, Protein 21.2

CROCKPOT BRATS AND SAUERKRAUT



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Making bratwurst in a crockpot is easy and delicious, especially by making a one pot meal with sauerkraut and beer. Just 10 minutes of prep!

Provided by Jen Koel

Categories     Slow Cooker

Time 4h10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package brats (usually comes 5 to a pack)
2 Tbsp butter
2 cups sauerkraut, do not drain
1/2 large onion, sliced
1 bottle of beer

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 Tbsp of the butter in the pan. Once it's heated, sear the brats until brown for 3 minutes on each side.
  • Add the sauerkraut with it's liquid to the slow cooker. Add the beer, and onions.
  • Place the brats on top and dot with the remaining butter.
  • Press the sausages down into the sauerkraut and liquid to nestle, while they don't need to be fully covered in liquid, having them partially down in the beer and sauerkraut liquid helps to keep them moist.
  • Add the lid and cook on high for 4 hours, or until the internal temperature is 160F+. Brats do well up to 190F.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Carbohydrate 8 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 25 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 10 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 683 milligrams sodium, Sugar 2 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams unsaturated fat

CROCK POT SAUERKRAUT SUPPER



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Feeding a bunch of people at a potluck? Like sauerkraut and sausage? Then you'll like this one. :) It feeds a lot of people, so make sure you've got a *large* crock pot (or put it in two smaller ones)...

Provided by Julesong

Categories     Stew

Time 4h20m

Yield 16-18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 quart vinegar-pickled sauerkraut, drained and rinsed well
1/2 lb bacon, cut into small pieces
1 granny smith apple, cored and cubed
1 ripe pears or 1 an additional apple, cored and cubed
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 stalks celery, chopped
3 lbs smoked sausage, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
12 ounces hard alcoholic cider
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a colander over the sink, drain then rinse the sauerkraut well with cool water, allow to drain for 5 to 10 minutes; repeat at least once.
  • While sauerkraut is draining, cut the bacon into small pieces then in a large pan over medium heat, fry bacon until crisp.
  • While bacon is cooking, cut up the apple (s), pear (if using), onion, celery, and sausage.
  • When the bacon is done, remove the cooked bacon from the pan and set aside; add olive oil and butter to bacon drippings and let butter melt.
  • Sprinkle the flour into the dripping mixture while stirring and cook until golden and bubbly, then add the brown sugar, garlic, and Dijon and cook for another minute, then gradually stir in the hard cider and cook- seasoning to taste with salt and pepper- until the sauce thickens, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Combine all prepared ingredients- drained/rinsed sauerkraut, chopped fruits/vegetables, bacon, sausage, and sauce- in a large crock pot (or 2 smaller ones) and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 to 8 hours.
  • This makes a very large batch, serving about 16 to 18 people as a main dish- good for big potlucks!

SLOW-COOKER GERMAN BRATWURST



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I created this Old World favorite from a dish I had during my travels. The flavorful entree is perfect for weeknights or special occasions. I like to serve this slow-cooker bratwurst with pasta. —Gerald Hetrick, Erie, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h15m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 pounds uncooked bratwurst links
3 bottles (12 ounces each) German-style beer or 4-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 jar (32 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained
4 medium Granny Smith apples (about 1-1/4 pounds), cut into wedges
1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
1-1/2 teaspoons caraway seeds
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In batches, in a large nonstick skillet, brown bratwursts over medium-high heat. Transfer to a 7-qt. slow cooker. Add remaining ingredients., Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until a thermometer inserted in sausage reads at least 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445 calories, Fat 35g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 1424mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

SIMPLE CROCK-POT BRATWURST DINNER



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After reviewing several other bratwurst and sauerkraut recipes, I found that none of them fit what I wanted, so I made this up, and it was delicious. Perhaps someone else looking for that good, simply bratwurst and sauerkraut recipe will find this useful.

Provided by Dulcet Kitchen

Categories     German

Time P1DT10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb uncooked bratwurst
1 lb yukon gold potato, in 1 . 5 inch chunks
1 onion, in 1 inch chunks
1 (14 ounce) can sauerkraut
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried parsley
sour cream or mustard

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in the bottom of the crockpot, followed by onion.
  • Place whole (not cut up!) bratwurst over top of the onion and potatoes.
  • Spoon sauerkraut over bratwurst, and then pour water over the sauerkraut.
  • Sprinkle with black pepper and parsley.
  • Cover with crock pot lid and cook on low for 8-10 hours.
  • Serve with sour cream and/or mustard.

Tips:

  • Choose the right sausages: Bratwurst sausages are traditionally used in this dish, but you can also use other types of sausages, such as Polish sausage or kielbasa.
  • Use a good quality sauerkraut: The sauerkraut is a key ingredient in this dish, so make sure to use a good quality brand. Look for sauerkraut that is fresh and has a slightly sour flavor.
  • Add some additional vegetables: You can add some additional vegetables to this dish, such as carrots, celery, or onions. This will help to add more flavor and nutrients to the dish.
  • Don't overcook the sausages: The sausages should be cooked until they are heated through, but not overcooked. Overcooked sausages will become tough and dry.
  • Serve with your favorite sides: Crock Pot Brats and Sauerkraut can be served with a variety of sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted potatoes, or spaetzle.

Conclusion:

Crock Pot Brats and Sauerkraut is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The brats are cooked in a slow cooker with sauerkraut, beer, and onions, and they come out tender and flavorful. The sauerkraut is also tangy and flavorful, and it pairs perfectly with the brats. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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