Sauerkraut and Kielbasa in the Slow Cooker

Serves 8 in about 4 hours. Apple goes in first, and brown sugar finishes the pot.

Ingredients

• 1 (32 oz) jar sauerkraut draining & rinsing is optional (don't drain if you like it tart)
• 2 lbs kielbasa smoked sausage* cut in 1 ½" rounds
• 1 large apple, chopped
• 1 medium yellow onion diced
• 1 tablespoon caraway seeds
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• ½ cup apple cider or apple juice (not vinegar)
• 1 cup water or beer (omit if not draining jar of sauerkraut)
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar (or to taste)

Method

1. Tip in the sauerkraut, kielbasa, apple, onion, caraway seeds, and garlic to the slow cooker crock. Stir.
2. In a separate container mix together the apple cider, water, and brown sugar. Tip in over the sauerkraut mixture.
3. Simmer on High for 4 hours, or Low for 6-7 hours.

More slow cooker ideas are in the slow cooker collection.