Description
Sausage, Sauerkraut, and Potatoes is a hearty, comforting one-pot meal featuring savory sausage, tangy sauerkraut, and tender potatoes. It’s a rustic, flavorful dish perfect for chilly nights or simple weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Units
Scale
- 1 lb smoked sausage or kielbasa, sliced into rounds
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 3 cups sauerkraut, drained (and rinsed if preferred)
- 1/2 tsp caraway seeds (optional)
- 1 lb baby potatoes, halved or quartered
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned, about 4–5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Add sliced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add potatoes, sauerkraut, caraway seeds (if using), and chicken broth. Stir to combine.
- Return sausage to the pan and nestle into the mixture. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 25–30 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Rinse sauerkraut if you prefer a milder flavor.
- Add apple slices for a sweet contrast to the tangy sauerkraut.
- This dish also works well in a slow cooker—cook on low for 6 hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg