Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Slow Cooker Sauerkraut and Sausage

It seems like people either love sauerkraut or hate it.  And those that love it just don't get to enjoy it often enough, because this recipe is a hit whenever I make it.  It is one of my favorite slow cooker meals to fix.  It reminds me of Oktoberfest in Hermann, Missouri. This is a great recipe for tailgating and summer grilling too.  We grill hot dogs or brats outside, and I prepare the sauerkraut in the slow cooker, omitting the Polish sausage.   I  wanted to do some shopping this afternoon so I put the sauerkraut on at noon, added the sausage at four and dinner was on the table by six.  It's that easy.  One pot to clean up!
The Slow Cooker Sauerkraut and Sausage Line-Up
In a slow cooker, layer sauerkraut,
celery seed, chicken bouillon and onion.
Repeat layers
With 2 hours left to cook, add sausage pieces.
Serve on rolls with mustard! 
Great for game day...


Slow Cooker Sauerkraut and Sausage
4 (14.5 ounce) cans of Bavarian style sauerkraut
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon

1 teaspoon celery seed
2 packages Polish kielbasa sausage, cut into pieces
In bottom of a slow cooker, layer 2 cans of sauerkraut, half the onion slices, 1 teaspoon bouillon and 1/2-teaspoon celery seed. Repeat layers. Cover and cook on Low for 4 hours.  At the 4 hour point, add your sausage pieces and cook another 2 hours.  This is great served on rolls with spicy mustard. 
Prep Time:  Approximately 10 minutes     Cook Time:  Approximately 6 hours 

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