Best 3 Sausage Sauerkraut Apples Recipes

Sausage, sauerkraut, and apples come together to create a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. The smoky flavor of the sausage pairs perfectly with the tangy sauerkraut and sweet apples, while the addition of spices and herbs creates a complex and delicious flavor profile. This dish is also incredibly easy to make, making it a great option for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. Simply brown the sausage, add the sauerkraut and apples, and simmer until the flavors have melded. Serve with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or your favorite bread.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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

Ingredients

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.

SMOKED SAUSAGE, APPLES AND SAUERKRAUT

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This dish has German roots, but is widely prepared in Switzerland. I'm not sure exactly where I found this recipe,but it's been DH and grandson's favorite deer hunting camp meal for many years. It cooks in one skillet so clean up is minimal.

Provided by BakinBaby

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 lb smoked sausage (cut in 4-inch lengths)
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 medium onion (cut in wedges)
1 (16 ounce) can sauerkraut
1 cup apple (cored and sliced)
1 cup apple juice
4 red potatoes (cubed)
1/2 cup brown sugar
salt and pepper

Steps:

In a large skillet, brown smoked sausage in olive oil, add onions and cook for 3 minutes.
Arrange all ingredients around sausage in skillet and cook over medium heat 30-40 minutes or until juice has cooked down.
If kraut still has a sour taste, add more brown sugar to suit your taste.

SAUSAGE WITH SAUERKRAUT, APPLES, AND BOK CHOY

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Sausage with Sauerkraut, Apples, and Bok Choy

Provided by Rhoda Boone

Categories Kid-Friendly Dinner Lunch Sausage Fall Winter Bok Choy Cabbage One-Pot Meal Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Small Plates

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 teaspoon caraway seeds
2 tablespoons plus 3 teaspoons vegetable oil, such as grapeseed, divided
1 pound baby bok choy, heads trimmed and quartered lengthwise
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
1 Honeycrisp or Gala apple, sliced into 1/4-inch wedges
8 links fresh sausage (about 2 pounds), such as hot or sweet Italian sausage
2 1/2 cups prepared sauerkraut, drained
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Grainy Dijon mustard, for serving

Steps:

In a large dry skillet over medium heat, lightly toast the caraway seeds until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Scrape out and reserve seeds.
Add 1 tablespoon oil to the skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Working in two to three batches, sear bok choy on all sides until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes per cut side. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper to each batch, and 1 teaspoon oil to sear each subsequent batch of bok choy.
Add 1 teaspoon oil to the skillet and sauté apples with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper until softened but still holding their shape, 5 to 7 minutes. Reserve apples.
Add remaining tablespoon oil to skillet and sear sausages on all sides until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Add toasted caraway seeds, sauerkraut, and broth. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium, cover the skillet, and simmer until sausages are cooked through (150°F for pork sausages, 160°F for poultry sausages), about 10 minutes. Remove cover and fold in reserved bok choy, apples, vinegar, and butter. Cook, tossing, until some of the liquid has evaporated and the bok choy and apples are warm, 3 to 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve with mustard for dipping.

Tips:

Choose a good quality sausage. A bratwurst or kielbasa works well.
Make sure to brown the sausage well before adding the sauerkraut. This will help to develop the flavor of the dish.
Use a variety of apples. A combination of sweet and tart apples works well.
Add some caraway seeds to the dish for extra flavor.
Serve the sausage and sauerkraut with mashed potatoes, dumplings, or spaetzle.

Conclusion:

Sausage and sauerkraut is a classic German dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. It is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that your family and friends will love.