Best 9 Italian Sausage Sauerkraut In Slow Cooker Recipes

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Transport your taste buds to a culinary wonderland with our comprehensive guide to crafting the perfect Italian sausage sauerkraut dish in the comfort of your slow cooker. Discover the secrets to achieving tender sausage, tangy sauerkraut, and a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your senses. From selecting the finest ingredients to mastering the art of slow cooking, this article will equip you with the knowledge and techniques to create a dish that will impress family and friends alike.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

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

SAUSAGE, SAUERKRAUT & APPLES



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Make and share this Sausage, Sauerkraut & Apples recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Corbin Lee

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 4h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb fresh sauerkraut or 1 lb canned sauerkraut
1 lb smoked sausage (for a low-fat version) or 1 lb smoked turkey sausage (for a low-fat version)
3 tart cooking apples, thinly sliced
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup apple juice or 3/4 cup cider

Steps:

  • Rinse sauerkraut and squeeze dry.
  • Cut sausage into 2-inch pieces.
  • Put 1/2 the sauerkraut in the slow cooker.
  • Add the sausage pieces on top.
  • Continue to layer remaining ingredients in slow cooker in the order listed.
  • Top with remaining sauerkraut.
  • Do not stir the layers.
  • Cover.
  • Cook on high 4 hours, or low 6-7 hours.
  • Stir before serving.

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

SANDY'S SWEET SLOW COOKER SAUERKRAUT



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Every New Year's Day, my mom would make her 'famous' sauerkraut. It is more than a traditional meal to ensure a prosperous new year; it is simply delicious (and easy)! Even for those who do not usually enjoy sauerkraut, this recipe's sweet flavor is hard to resist!

Provided by MellieLynn

Categories     Side Dish

Time 8h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 quart sauerkraut, drained and rinsed
1 ½ cups water
¾ cup diced carrot
¾ cup brown sugar
⅔ cup chopped apple
½ sweet onion, minced
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pound fully cooked kielbasa, cut into 1-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Place sauerkraut, water, carrot, brown sugar, apple, sweet onion, caraway seeds, salt, and black pepper in a slow cooker. Cook on Low for about 7 hours; add kielbasa. Cook for one more hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.3 calories, Carbohydrate 23.5 g, Cholesterol 37.5 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 1302 mg, Sugar 18.1 g

SAUSAGE SAUERKRAUT SOUP



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I've taken this satisfying soup to church gatherings and family reunions, and it always receives wonderful compliments. Everyone loves it! -Elizabeth Goetzinger, Lewiston, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 8h25m

Yield 6 servings (about 1-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 small red potatoes, quartered
3 medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges
1 can (14 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
1 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, cut into 1-inch slices
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth

Steps:

  • In a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, combine the potatoes, carrots and onion. Combine the sauerkraut, brown sugar, mustard and caraway seeds; spoon over vegetables. Top with sausage and broth. Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or until vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373 calories, Fat 21g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 1707mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND SAUERKRAUT



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This is my aunt's recipe. I've made it for many potlucks, and I'm always asked to bring it for church dinners. Even people who normally don't eat sauerkraut enjoy this dish.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 pounds bulk Italian sausage
1 small onion, chopped
2 cans (one 16 ounces, one 8 ounces) sauerkraut, undrained
1-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
7 to 8 medium potatoes
1/3 cup milk
Pinch pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
2 tablespoons butter
Paprika and chopped fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook sausage and onion until sausage is no longer pink; drain. Add sauerkraut, brown sugar and poultry seasoning; cover and simmer for 1 hour. Transfer to an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. , Meanwhile, cook potatoes until tender; drain and mash slightly. Add milk, pepper and salt if desired; mash until smooth. Spread evenly over sausage mixture; dot with butter. , Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until potatoes are lightly browned. Garnish with paprika and parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 1000mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

SLOW COOKER ITALIAN SAUSAGE



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Make and share this Slow Cooker Italian Sausage recipe from Food.com.

Provided by hollowelltn5

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 6h30m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 lbs Italian sausage, in casings
4 large green peppers, sliced
3 large onions, sliced
1 -2 garlic clove, minced
28 ounces tomato puree
14 ounces tomato sauce
12 ounces tomato paste
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons sugar

Steps:

  • Cut sausage into 4 or 5" pieces and brown on all sides in batches in skillet. Saute peppers, onions, and garlic in drippings. Combine tomato puree, sauce, and paste in bowl. Add seasonings and sugar. Layer half of sausage, onions, and peppers in 6qt cooker. Cover with half the tomato mixture. Repeat layers. Cover. Cook on high 1 hour and low 5-6 hours. Serve over pasta or Italian rolls. AWESOME!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 593.1, Fat 41.7, SaturatedFat 14.5, Cholesterol 86.3, Sodium 2396.6, Carbohydrate 23.5, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 10.7, Protein 31.9

ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND SAUERKRAUT



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I love Italian Sausage and I love Sauerkraut. I thought I would cook the two together and see how it would turn out. It was really good. Sauerkraut can tend to be a little "gassy" so I always put beer in it to neutralize the acidity in the sauerkraut. It seems to do the trick for me. Sometimes draining and rinsing the sauerkraut just isn't enough. Beer also gives the sauerkraut a good flavor. The pears give it a little bit of a sweetness. Cooking time is approximate since some people may want to cook it longer than the suggested 30 minutes. This can serve either 2 or 4 people depending on how many sausages and how much sauerkraut each person may want.

Provided by AuntWoofieWoof

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons cooking oil
4 Italian sausages (I use Isernios brand)
16 ounces sauerkraut
1 cup beer (I use American beer)
1 cup diced canned pears

Steps:

  • Cover the bottom of a large skillet with the oil.
  • Add the sausages and brown them.
  • Drain and rinse the sauerkraut (optional).
  • Add the sauerkraut to the skillet, using a fork to distribute it evenly around and on top of the sausages.
  • Add pears and stir into the sauerkraut.
  • Add the beer and stir again.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil.
  • Cover the skillet with a lid and lower the heat to"Medium" to"Med-Low".
  • Simmer the mixture for 30 minutes.
  • You may cook it longer if you want to.

SLOW-COOKER SAUERKRAUT



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The recipe was made by a special someone in my life. I was never a fan of sauerkraut until I tried this and fell in love. It's terrific as a side dish or on reuben sandwiches. -Karen Tringali, Minooka, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 pound bacon strips, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
3/4 cup white vinegar
3/4 cup sugar
2 cans (14 ounces each) sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained
1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook bacon and onions over medium heat until bacon is crisp and onions are just tender, 5-7 minutes. Add vinegar and sugar to skillet; cook and stir 5 minutes. Add sauerkraut and caraway seeds to skillet; stir to combine. Transfer mixture to 4-qt. slow cooker. Cover and cook on low to allow flavors to blend, 1-2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 675mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose a good quality Italian sausage. Look for one that is made with fresh, flavorful pork and spices.
  • If you don't have sauerkraut, you can substitute shredded cabbage. Just be sure to cook it for a little longer, until it is tender.
  • Add some other vegetables to the slow cooker, such as diced carrots, celery, or onions. This will add flavor and nutrition to the dish.
  • Serve the Italian sausage and sauerkraut over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or spaetzle.

Conclusion:

Italian sausage and sauerkraut is a classic comfort food that is easy to make in the slow cooker. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a delicious and hearty meal that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for an easy and flavorful dinner, give this recipe a try.

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