Best 12 Sausage With Apple Sauerkraut Recipes

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**Savory Sausage with Apple Sauerkraut: A Culinary Delight to Tingle Your Taste Buds**

Indulge in the delectable flavors of this classic German dish, where succulent sausage and tangy sauerkraut come together in perfect harmony. Embark on a culinary adventure as we guide you through three enticing recipes that showcase this iconic combination. From the traditional German rendition to a modern twist with apples and caraway seeds, and a vegetarian alternative featuring hearty tempeh, these recipes cater to diverse preferences and dietary needs. Prepare to tantalize your palate with a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

SAUSAGE WITH APPLE SAUERKRAUT



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Dress up sauerkraut with apple and fennel and serve it with Polish sausage or bratwurst. Top with your favorite mustard or relish.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium sweet onion, sliced
3 tablespoons butter
2 medium apples, peeled and shredded
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 can (8 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained
1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
1 package (16 ounces) smoked Polish sausage

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onion in butter for 15 minutes or until lightly browned. , In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice. Add the apples, sauerkraut, apple juice, caraway and fennel to the onion. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, heat sausage according to package directions; cut into slices. Serve with sauerkraut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 505 calories, Fat 39g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 1426mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

SAUSAGE AND SAUERKRAUT



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I created this tasty quick-and-easy sauerkraut and sausage dish so I can throw it together in no time on those extra-busy nights. - Mary Lyon, Spotsylvania, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 medium red potatoes, cubed
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 small onion, halved and sliced
1 pound smoked sausage, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1 package (16 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the potatoes in oil for 5-6 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir in onion; saute for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Add the sausage, sauerkraut and pepper. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 567 calories, Fat 38g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 2043mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

SAUSAGE, SAUERKRAUT & APPLES



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Make and share this Sausage, Sauerkraut & Apples recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Corbin Lee

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 4h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb fresh sauerkraut or 1 lb canned sauerkraut
1 lb smoked sausage (for a low-fat version) or 1 lb smoked turkey sausage (for a low-fat version)
3 tart cooking apples, thinly sliced
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup apple juice or 3/4 cup cider

Steps:

  • Rinse sauerkraut and squeeze dry.
  • Cut sausage into 2-inch pieces.
  • Put 1/2 the sauerkraut in the slow cooker.
  • Add the sausage pieces on top.
  • Continue to layer remaining ingredients in slow cooker in the order listed.
  • Top with remaining sauerkraut.
  • Do not stir the layers.
  • Cover.
  • Cook on high 4 hours, or low 6-7 hours.
  • Stir before serving.

TURKEY SAUSAGE WITH FENNEL SAUERKRAUT



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 pounds hot or mild (or a combination) Italian turkey sausages (about 6 sausages)
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon caraway seeds
1 large bulb fennel, trimmed, quartered and thinly sliced, plus 1 tablespoon fronds for garnish
1 Gala apple, cored and thinly sliced
1 pound sauerkraut, drained well
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausages and cook, turning occasionally, until browned all over, 6 to 8 minutes. Add a splash of water, cover, and cook until the sausages are just cooked through, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool. Once cooled, slice into 2-inch pieces and reserve.
  • Reduce the heat under the skillet to medium and add the butter and caraway seeds, stirring until the butter is melted. Add the fennel and apple; cook, stirring, until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Add the sauerkraut and sausage pieces and cook, stirring, until the sauerkraut is hot, about 3 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with fennel fronds.

KIELBASA WITH APPLE CARAWAY SAUERKRAUT



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 ring kielbasa, about 2 pounds
1 medium onions, chopped
1 tart green apple, cored, pealed and chopped into cubes
1 package sauerkraut
1 tablespoon caraway seeds
1 cup chicken stock

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a large oven-proof skillet over medium heat, saute kielbasa until browned, about 4 minutes on each side. Remove kielbasa to a plate and keep warm. In the same pan, saute the onion and the apple for 1 minute. Drain and rinse the sauerkraut and add it to the apples and onion in the skillet. Add the chicken stock and caraway seeds to the pan and stir. Return the kielbasa to the skillet and cover. Put covered skillet in hot oven and cook for 15 to 20 minutes.

TURKEY SAUSAGE WITH APPLE SAUERKRAUT



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 packages (2 pounds) turkey sausages
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 small head red cabbage, thinly shredded
1 medium onion, sliced
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 (12-ounce) can beer
1/2 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 Fuji apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1/4-inch slices

Steps:

  • Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
  • Cook the sausage on the outdoor grill or grill pan for about 12 minutes, turning a quarter turn every 3 minutes.
  • While the sausage is cooking, heat the canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cabbage, onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until the cabbage has wilted slightly, about 4 minutes.
  • Stir in the beer, vinegar, mustard and the brown sugar and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the apples, cover partially with a lid, to allow some steam to escape. Cook the cabbage and apples over medium-low heat until they are tender, about 8 minutes.
  • Reserve 2 sausages and 1 cup of the apple sauerkraut for online Round 2 Recipe.
  • Transfer the sausages and sauerkraut to a serving platter and serve.

EASY SAUSAGE BAKE WITH SAUERKRAUT AND APPLES



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Smoked sausage is baked with sauerkraut, diced apples, and onions. This is a sweet and tangy dish that is easy to put together.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Dinner     Entree

Time 1h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, quartered and sliced
2 pounds smoked sausage , such as andouille, kielbasa, knackwurst, or chicken apple sausage, sliced
2 large apples, peeled, cored, and diced
2 cups apple juice
1 tablespoon vinegar
1/4 cup light brown sugar
2 pounds cold-pack sauerkraut, rinsed and well-drained
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Optional: 1 teaspoon caraway seeds, or to taste

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients. Heat the oven to 425 F.
  • In a large ovenproof saute pan or Dutch oven over medium heat, heat the vegetable oil. Add the onion and sliced sausages and saute until the onion is golden and the sausage is lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add the apples and saute for 1 minute longer.
  • Add the apple juice, vinegar, brown sugar, sauerkraut, and pepper.
  • Add the caraway seeds, if using.
  • Cover and bake for 1 hour.
  • Serve with crusty rolls or biscuits and a tossed salad. Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 1354 mg, Sugar 17 g, Fat 29 g, ServingSize Serves 8 to 10, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

SAUSAGE WITH SAUERKRAUT, APPLES, AND BOK CHOY



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Sausage with Sauerkraut, Apples, and Bok Choy

Provided by Rhoda Boone

Categories     Kid-Friendly     Dinner     Lunch     Sausage     Fall     Winter     Bok Choy     Cabbage     One-Pot Meal     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Small Plates

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 teaspoon caraway seeds
2 tablespoons plus 3 teaspoons vegetable oil, such as grapeseed, divided
1 pound baby bok choy, heads trimmed and quartered lengthwise
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
1 Honeycrisp or Gala apple, sliced into 1/4-inch wedges
8 links fresh sausage (about 2 pounds), such as hot or sweet Italian sausage
2 1/2 cups prepared sauerkraut, drained
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Grainy Dijon mustard, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large dry skillet over medium heat, lightly toast the caraway seeds until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Scrape out and reserve seeds.
  • Add 1 tablespoon oil to the skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Working in two to three batches, sear bok choy on all sides until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes per cut side. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper to each batch, and 1 teaspoon oil to sear each subsequent batch of bok choy.
  • Add 1 teaspoon oil to the skillet and sauté apples with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper until softened but still holding their shape, 5 to 7 minutes. Reserve apples.
  • Add remaining tablespoon oil to skillet and sear sausages on all sides until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Add toasted caraway seeds, sauerkraut, and broth. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium, cover the skillet, and simmer until sausages are cooked through (150°F for pork sausages, 160°F for poultry sausages), about 10 minutes. Remove cover and fold in reserved bok choy, apples, vinegar, and butter. Cook, tossing, until some of the liquid has evaporated and the bok choy and apples are warm, 3 to 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve with mustard for dipping.

SMOKED SAUSAGE, APPLES AND SAUERKRAUT



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This dish has German roots, but is widely prepared in Switzerland. I'm not sure exactly where I found this recipe,but it's been DH and grandson's favorite deer hunting camp meal for many years. It cooks in one skillet so clean up is minimal.

Provided by BakinBaby

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb smoked sausage (cut in 4-inch lengths)
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 medium onion (cut in wedges)
1 (16 ounce) can sauerkraut
1 cup apple (cored and sliced)
1 cup apple juice
4 red potatoes (cubed)
1/2 cup brown sugar
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown smoked sausage in olive oil, add onions and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Arrange all ingredients around sausage in skillet and cook over medium heat 30-40 minutes or until juice has cooked down.
  • If kraut still has a sour taste, add more brown sugar to suit your taste.

POLISH SAUSAGE AND SAUERKRAUT WITH APPLES.



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Make and share this Polish Sausage and Sauerkraut With Apples. recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sarah_mil

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (14 ounce) Polish sausage
24 ounces sauerkraut
1 Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced
1 small sweet onion, chopped small
1/2 teaspoon caraway seed
1 tablespoon oil

Steps:

  • Add oil to medium skillet. Over medium heat sauté apples, onions and caraway seeds until onion turn opaque. About 10-12 minutes.
  • Dice sausage into 1/2 inch pieces and add to skillet. Stir well. Heat for 8 -10 minutes or until sausage is warm.
  • Drain sauerkraut well. Add sauerkraut and stir well. Cover and turn down heat to low.
  • Cook on low for 10 minutes. Stir to prevent burning. Serve hot with a little shot of mustard on the side. Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415.3, Fat 32.3, SaturatedFat 10.8, Cholesterol 69.6, Sodium 2054.2, Carbohydrate 16.2, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 8, Protein 16

SAUSAGE AND SAUERKRAUT



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This is a recipe from a sweet old German lady I used to attend church with. Allow for plenty of time to prepare and cook this dish. It is definitely worth the time and effort! Serve with hot German potato salad and red cabbage.

Provided by DOEMARK

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     German

Time 3h35m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon caraway seeds
¼ cup brown sugar
1 apple, diced
½ pound bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large onion, chopped
1 ½ pounds kielbasa sausage, cut into 1-inch thick slices

Steps:

  • Place the sauerkraut, caraway seeds, brown sugar, and apple into a large saucepan over medium-low heat, and bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, and cook for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Place the bacon and onion into a skillet over medium heat, and cook until the bacon is almost crisp and the onion is beginning to brown, about 10 minutes. Stir the bacon mixture into the sauerkraut. In the same skillet, brown the kielbasa sausage in the remaining bacon grease until the sausage begins to brown, 10 to 15 minutes; stir into the sauerkraut mixture. Spoon the sauerkraut and sausage mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 777.2 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Cholesterol 128.2 mg, Fat 62.3 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 24.6 g, SaturatedFat 26.4 g, Sodium 2702.1 mg, Sugar 20.2 g

SAUERKRAUT 'N' SAUSAGE



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"I've fixed this satisfying stovetop supper for dozens of group gatherings, and everyone seems to enjoy the wonderful blend of flavors," reports Hebron, Indiana's Edna Hoffman. Sweet and tart ingredients balance nicely, complemented with bacon and spices.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1 jar (32 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
1 pound fully cooked Polish sausage, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
3-1/2 cups diced cooked peeled potatoes
1 cup apple juice
2 medium unpeeled apple, diced
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon caraway seeds
3 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add sauerkraut, sausage, potatoes, apple juice and apple. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour and caraway; stir into saucepan. Simmer for 35 minutes, stirring occasionally. Garnish with bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 859mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cooked sausage links or patties.
  • If you don't have apple cider vinegar, you can use white vinegar or lemon juice instead.
  • If you want a sweeter sauerkraut, add a tablespoon of brown sugar or maple syrup.
  • For a more flavorful dish, use a variety of sausages, such as bratwurst, kielbasa, or andouille.
  • Serve sausage and sauerkraut with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a side salad.

Conclusion:

Sausage with apple sauerkraut is a classic German dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of sweet and sour flavors is irresistible, and the sausage and sauerkraut are both hearty and filling. This dish is perfect for a cold winter night or a casual get-together with friends. So next time you're looking for a simple but delicious meal, give sausage with apple sauerkraut a try. You won't be disappointed.

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