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Bavarian Bratwurst with Kraut

This bratwurst and kraut meal may be the quickest slow cooker meal you ever made!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 15 minutes
Course: Pork, Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bratwurst, sauerkraut
Servings: 2
Calories: 2665kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb bratwurst or smoked sausage/kielbasa
  • 14 oz can whole potatoes, drained
  • 14-16 oz can sauerkraut (undrained)
  • 1/4 cup apple juice
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp caraway seeds see NOTES

Instructions

  • If using uncooked bratwurst, prick casing and steam for 10 minutes to release excess fat. This step may be eliminated if using fully-cooked smoked sausage or kielbasa.
  • When the sausage is cool enough to handle, cut into 1-inch pieces (do the same if using kielbasa)
  • Brown sausage (or kielbasa) in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add browned sausage to slow cooker.
  • Add the sauerkraut, juice, sugar caraway seeds and potatoes. Stir to combine.
  • Cover and cook on high for about 3 hours, low about 5 hours (times are approximate)

Notes

You can use more caraway seed if you really like them.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 2665kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 265g | Saturated Fat: 37g | Cholesterol: 168mg | Sodium: 1940mg | Potassium: 1640mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 130mg | Iron: 8mg