Best 2 Crock Pot Sauerkraut Supper Recipes

Sauerkraut Supper is a classic comfort food dish that is perfect for a cold winter night. It is made with simple ingredients like sauerkraut, pork sausage, and potatoes, and it is slow-cooked in a crock pot until the flavors meld together. The result is a hearty and flavorful dish that is sure to warm you up from the inside out.

In this article, you will find two different recipes for Sauerkraut Supper. The first recipe is for a traditional Sauerkraut Supper made with pork sausage. The second recipe is for a vegetarian Sauerkraut Supper made with tempeh. Both recipes are easy to follow and can be made in a crock pot.

In addition to the two recipes, this article also includes a section on the history of Sauerkraut Supper. You will learn about the origins of this dish and how it has evolved over time. You will also find a section on the health benefits of sauerkraut. Sauerkraut is a fermented food that is rich in probiotics, which are beneficial bacteria that can help to improve your gut health.

Whether you are looking for a traditional comfort food dish or a healthier vegetarian option, you are sure to find a recipe for Sauerkraut Supper in this article that you will enjoy.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

CROCK POT SAUERKRAUT SUPPER

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Feeding a bunch of people at a potluck? Like sauerkraut and sausage? Then you'll like this one. :) It feeds a lot of people, so make sure you've got a large crock pot (or put it in two smaller ones)...

Provided by Julesong

Categories Stew

Time 4h20m

Yield 16-18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 quart vinegar-pickled sauerkraut, drained and rinsed well
1/2 lb bacon, cut into small pieces
1 granny smith apple, cored and cubed
1 ripe pears or 1 an additional apple, cored and cubed
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 stalks celery, chopped
3 lbs smoked sausage, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
12 ounces hard alcoholic cider
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

In a colander over the sink, drain then rinse the sauerkraut well with cool water, allow to drain for 5 to 10 minutes; repeat at least once.
While sauerkraut is draining, cut the bacon into small pieces then in a large pan over medium heat, fry bacon until crisp.
While bacon is cooking, cut up the apple (s), pear (if using), onion, celery, and sausage.
When the bacon is done, remove the cooked bacon from the pan and set aside; add olive oil and butter to bacon drippings and let butter melt.
Sprinkle the flour into the dripping mixture while stirring and cook until golden and bubbly, then add the brown sugar, garlic, and Dijon and cook for another minute, then gradually stir in the hard cider and cook- seasoning to taste with salt and pepper- until the sauce thickens, about 5 to 7 minutes.
Combine all prepared ingredients- drained/rinsed sauerkraut, chopped fruits/vegetables, bacon, sausage, and sauce- in a large crock pot (or 2 smaller ones) and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 to 8 hours.
This makes a very large batch, serving about 16 to 18 people as a main dish- good for big potlucks!

JOLEAN'S CROCK POT OLD WORLD SAUERKRAUT SUPPER

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This is a German recipe that my Mom made for us every New Year's Day. Although my siblings didn't care for sauerkraut, Mom INSISTED that we eat pork & sauerkraut for good luck on New Year's Day back in the 70's. Well, this is the recipe that we ALL loved, and I handed it down to my kids as well...A true tradition in my family, and a recipe that I found in one of Mom's Crock Pot Cookbooks from 1970, but tweaked just a bit so we all would like it! Truly yummy, totally filling, and the switch-up she made to using "Bavarian" sauerkraut makes all the difference in taste! Both of my ex-DH's love this recipe and brag about it to other people to this day...

Provided by Stacky5

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 8h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 slices bacon
3 small potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 small granny smith apples, cored, peeled and cubed
1 lb smoked sausage (Eckrich Skinless)
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon flour
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans Bavarian-style sweet sauerkraut (1 can drained, but keep the liquid in the 2nd can)
1/2 cup water

Steps:

Fry bacon until crisp. Drain (reserving drippings in pan) and break into small pieces. Add flour to the bacon drippings and blend well until slightly golden brown.
Stir in sauerkraut (and liquid from 1 can). Mix well and saute for 5 minutes.
Place sauerkraut mixture, crumbled bacon and sausage pieces in crock pot.
Add all other ingredients. Mix together thoroughly.
Cover and cook on Low 7 to 9 hours.
Salt & pepper to taste, but you may not need it!

Tips:

To save time, use pre-shredded sauerkraut.
If you don't have a crock pot, you can make this recipe in a slow cooker or Dutch oven.
Be sure to brown the sausage and onions before adding them to the crock pot.
Add a bay leaf or two to the crock pot for extra flavor.
Serve with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice.

Conclusion:

Crock pot sauerkraut supper is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter night. It is also a great way to use up leftover sauerkraut. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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