Best 9 Kielbasa Sauerkraut And Dumplings Recipes

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**Kielbasa, Sauerkraut, and Dumplings: A Culinary Journey of Comfort and Delight**

In the realm of hearty and comforting dishes, the triumvirate of kielbasa, sauerkraut, and dumplings reigns supreme. This classic combination, often associated with German and Eastern European cuisines, is a symphony of flavors and textures that has captivated taste buds for centuries. Embark on a culinary journey as we delve into the delectable recipes featured in this article, where each element of this iconic dish is lovingly crafted to create a feast for the senses.

From the smoky, savory kielbasa, bursting with spices and perfectly browned, to the tangy, slightly sour sauerkraut, redolent of fermentation and history, every bite is a harmonious blend of flavors. The dumplings, light and fluffy yet satisfyingly dense, provide a comforting contrast to the robust kielbasa and sauerkraut. Whether you prefer traditional potato dumplings, bread dumplings, or the unique haluski dumplings made with sauerkraut and noodles, each recipe offers a distinctive twist on this classic dish.

As you navigate through the recipes, you'll discover variations that cater to diverse dietary preferences and culinary inclinations. From gluten-free dumplings to vegan kielbasa alternatives, these recipes ensure that everyone can indulge in the comforting embrace of this timeless dish. With step-by-step instructions and insightful tips, the recipes empower home cooks of all skill levels to recreate this culinary masterpiece in their own kitchens.

So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a culinary adventure that promises to warm your soul and leave you craving more. Whether you're a seasoned foodie or a novice cook, the recipes in this article will guide you towards creating a memorable meal that celebrates the harmonious union of kielbasa, sauerkraut, and dumplings.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

PORK, SAUERKRAUT AND DUMPLINGS



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Pork roast and kraut slow-cooked and served with dumplings and sauerkraut 'gravy.' This recipe was from my mother's very German family. She always served it with mashed potatoes, creamed peas, and applesauce. Sometimes she baked the roast and kraut separately. We always have this on New Year's Day. I usually double the recipe for the dumplings. My mother didn't make hers with beer, but I have added this over the years to taste.

Provided by Pam White

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Dumpling Recipes

Time 7h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (3 pound) pork shoulder roast, well-trimmed and trimmings reserved
2 (20 ounce) cans sauerkraut, undrained
½ cup applesauce
¼ cup brown sugar, or to taste
2 (12 fluid ounce) cans or bottles beer, divided
3 cups water
1 (14 ounce) can kraut juice
2 cups all-purpose baking mix (such as Bisquick®)
⅔ cup milk

Steps:

  • Place pork roast into the bottom of a slow cooker and cover with sauerkraut with juice, applesauce, brown sugar, and 1 can beer. Set cooker to High, cover, and cook 3 hours. Reduce heat to Low and cook 4 more hours.
  • About 1 1/2 hours before serving time, heat water with reserved pork trimmings in a large saucepan over low heat and simmer to make broth, about 45 minutes. Strain broth, discard trimmings, and pour remaining can of beer and kraut juice into the simmering broth. Bring the broth to a boil.
  • Mix baking mix and milk in a bowl to make a sticky dough. Drop by spoonfuls into the boiling broth. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer dumplings for 10 minutes; uncover and simmer until dumplings are set, about 10 more minutes. For chewier dumplings, boil a few minutes longer. Remove dumplings from the broth with a slotted spoon and transfer to a serving bowl.
  • Serve pork with cooked kraut and dumplings on the side; spoon thickened broth over dumplings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 594.6 calories, Carbohydrate 47.6 g, Cholesterol 91.6 mg, Fat 28.1 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 30.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 2391.9 mg, Sugar 12.9 g

SLOW COOKER SAUERKRAUT AND DUMPLINGS WITH BEER BRAISED KIELBASA



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Simple to make, inexpensive ingredients, and great flavor! This Slow Cooker Sauerkraut and Dumplings with Beer Braised Kielbasa recipe has it all!

Provided by Fox Valley Foodie

Categories     Entree

Time 4h3m

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 lbs kielbasa ((cut in 3" sections))
48 oz sauerkraut
12 oz beer
16 oz store bought biscuit dough ((such as Pillsbury Grands))

Steps:

  • Add kielbasa, sauerkraut (including liquid), and beer to 5-6 quart slow cooker, cover and cook on high for 4 hours. The cooking time is flexible, you can cook it for as short as 2 hours or it can sit all afternoon if needed. (if cooking all day, set it on low).
  • 30 minutes before serving, place biscuit dough rounds in a single layer in the slow cooker. Only use enough to cover, leaving roughly an inch of space inbetween rounds to allow for expansion as it cooks.
  • Place the lid back on the slow cooker. After the dough is cooked through, serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

KIELBASA, SAUERKRAUT, AND DUMPLINGS



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A very hearty one pot meal that was a childhood favorite. It can also feed a crowd by adding just a little more to the pot. Also look for a good quality polish kielbasa if you can find a butcher shop that makes their own all the better. I have a couple in the Cleveland area that will ship to California for me with a minimum...

Provided by Lou Kostura

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 lb polish kielbasa
2 qt sauerkraut ( if you have homade even better)
1 "sinker dumpling" recipe from my recipe box
12oz can(s) beer

Steps:

  • 1. Add sauerkraut to dutch oven
  • 2. slice and add kielbasa
  • 3. add dumplings
  • 4. add beer
  • 5. bring to a boil, reduce to a low boil until most of the liquid has reduced. About 1 hour.

POTATO AND SAUERKRAUT SOUP WITH KIELBASA



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To ensure a balanced flavor, rinse the sauerkraut before adding it to this soup. This tones down the intense sharpness of the sauerkraut and allows the smokey kielbasa and other aromatics to shine through.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
14 ounces kielbasa, diced
1 onion, diced
2 stalks celery, diced, plus 1/4 cup celery leaves, roughly chopped
1 1/4 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and diced
1 1/2 teaspoons caraway seeds
1 14.5-ounce can sauerkraut, drained and rinsed
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
1/4 cup fresh dill, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large wide pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the kielbasa and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and crisp, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to a plate, leaving the drippings in the pot.
  • Add the onion, diced celery and potatoes to the pot and cook, scraping up any browned bits with a wooden spoon, until the onion and celery are softened, about 5 minutes. Add the caraway seeds and sauerkraut and cook, scraping up any remaining browned bits, 1 to 2 more minutes. Add 6 cups water, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cover and bring to a boil. Uncover, reduce the heat to a rapid simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Stir together the heavy cream and mustard in a small bowl. Once the potatoes are tender, reduce the heat to medium low and whisk the heavy cream mixture into the soup. Return the kielbasa to the pot. Increase the heat to medium and simmer until thickened slightly, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Divide the soup among bowls. Top with the chopped celery leaves and dill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 660, Fat 49 grams, SaturatedFat 22 grams, Cholesterol 129 milligrams, Sodium 1940 milligrams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 17 grams, Sugar 8 grams

CROCK POT KIELBASA & SAUERKRAUT



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Make and share this Crock Pot Kielbasa & Sauerkraut recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Queen of Everything

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 6h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 medium onion
2 lbs kielbasa (2 kielbasa)
2 (32 ounce) packages sauerkraut
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 cup water
1 cup apple cider

Steps:

  • Slice 1 onion into thin strips and caramelize.
  • Drain and rinse sauerkraut.
  • Slice kielbasa into 1-inch lengths.
  • Combine water, cider and brown sugar.
  • Combine all ingredients well in crock pot.
  • Cook on high 6 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435.9, Fat 31.2, SaturatedFat 10.5, Cholesterol 74.8, Sodium 2608.9, Carbohydrate 23.8, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 15.5, Protein 16.2

THE ORIGINAL KIELBASA AND SAUERKRAUT



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This is a family recipe passed down from my grandfather and my father who still make every New Year's Day. It's the best. Trust me, you'll love this recipe. It's original and kinda simple. It's 'old school.' Serve with Jewish rye bread, butter, and horseradish. A good side is mashed potatoes with cheese, milk, and butter to create a rich, creamy, tasty mashed potatoes to go with the dish.

Provided by egnatuk

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Sausage

Time 4h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 ounces pork fatback, diced
2 (16 ounce) packages sauerkraut, drained
2 heads cabbage, cored and sliced into long, thin shreds
5 links kielbasa sausage, cubed

Steps:

  • Cook fatback in a large pot over low heat until the drippings render out, about 45 minutes, stirring often. Stir sauerkraut and cabbage into the pork drippings, bring to a simmer, and cook until cabbage is very tender, about 3 hours. Stir occasionally. Mix kielbasa into the cabbage and kraut; cook 45 minutes to 1 hour to blend flavors.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 686 calories, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Cholesterol 92.1 mg, Fat 57.9 g, Fiber 10.4 g, Protein 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 24.4 g, Sodium 1679.2 mg, Sugar 13.2 g

GRANDPA'S SAUERKRAUT AND KIELBASA



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I grew up asking for sauerkraut instead of candy as a child, and my grandfather always made it for me. This is my version of what he would make.

Provided by Twitterpated

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 3h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup butter
1 medium onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced (four if you are a garlic lover)
1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon ground sage
ground black pepper, to taste
3 potatoes, peeled and diced (try to use a waxy potato like Yukon gold (russets will disintegrate in the baking process)
1 (16 ounce) bag sauerkraut, from the deli aisle (not canned please)
1 lb beef kielbasa, cut into 1/2 inch pieces (two if you're an insane sausage lover)

Steps:

  • Put the cold butter in a cold pan with the diced onion, and slowly bring to a simmer on medium heat.
  • This brings out the sweetness of the onions.
  • Simmer for about 10 minutes.
  • Add minced garlic and simmer 2 more minutes.
  • Add next 3 ingredients.
  • Combine with the sauerkraut (undrained and not rinsed), kielbasa and potatoes.
  • Bring to a simmer on the stove top.
  • Cover loosely with foil and place in a preheated 225°F oven for 3 hours.

PORK AND SAUERKRAUT WITH DUMPLINGS



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Make and share this Pork and Sauerkraut With Dumplings recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Nyteglori

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 -4 lbs fresh pork
1 large onion
salt and pepper
1 quart sauerkraut
2 cups flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup milk

Steps:

  • Rub pork with salt and pepper. Place in a pot (with a lid - if possible) and cover with water, adding onion cut into pieces.
  • Boil meat until tender, remove excess fat.
  • Add sauerkraut and simmer about 20 minutess.
  • Mix dry dumpling ingredients together.
  • Add milk gradually mixing well then add the melted butter.
  • Drop by spoonsful into boiling pork and kraut.
  • Cook 15 minutes covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1108.2, Fat 44.6, SaturatedFat 18.6, Cholesterol 323.8, Sodium 2086.5, Carbohydrate 61.2, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 4.3, Protein 109.7

GERMAN SAUERKRAUT AND KIELBASA



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This was my contribution for the German Category in The Zaar World Tour. I haven't tried it yet so tell me what you think.

Provided by Little Bee

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 5h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 (1 lb) packages kielbasa (2 large sausages in each)
32 ounces sauerkraut
3 cups apple cider
1/4 onion, cut into slivers
4 tablespoons brown sugar

Steps:

  • Add all ingredients into crock pot and cook 5 hours on high.

Tips:

  • Choose the right kielbasa: Look for a kielbasa that is made with fresh, high-quality meat and has a nice smoky flavor. You can find kielbasa at most grocery stores.
  • Brown the kielbasa before adding it to the sauerkraut: This will help to develop the flavor of the sausage and prevent it from becoming dry.
  • Use a good quality sauerkraut: Look for sauerkraut that is made with fresh cabbage and has a tangy, slightly sour flavor. You can find sauerkraut at most grocery stores, or you can make your own.
  • Add some aromatics to the sauerkraut: Onions, garlic, and caraway seeds are all classic additions to sauerkraut that help to enhance its flavor.
  • Cook the sauerkraut on low heat: This will help to prevent it from becoming overcooked and mushy.
  • Make sure the dumplings are cooked through before serving: You can test them by inserting a toothpick into the center of a dumpling. If the toothpick comes out clean, the dumplings are done.

Conclusion:

Kielbasa, sauerkraut, and dumplings is a classic dish that is enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a hearty and flavorful meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. This recipe is easy to follow and can be made with ingredients that are readily available. So next time you are looking for a delicious and comforting meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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