Best 6 Turkey Sausage With Apple Sauerkraut Recipes

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Calling all sausage and sauerkraut lovers! This hearty and flavorful dish features juicy turkey sausage, tangy sauerkraut, and a delightful medley of sweet apples, aromatic onions, and savory caraway seeds. It's a perfect blend of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and warm your soul. Whether you're looking for a comforting weeknight meal or a special dish to impress your guests, this turkey sausage with apple sauerkraut has got you covered. From a classic one-pan skillet recipe to a slow-cooker version that lets you enjoy the flavors all day long, we've got you covered. And if you're looking for a healthier twist, we've included a recipe using turkey kielbasa and a lighter sauerkraut preparation. So, grab your ingredients and let's get cooking!

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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.

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.

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.

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 AND NEW WORLD KRAUT



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Promote Healthy Living with this recipe for Turkey Sausage and New World Kraut. Turkey sausage is simmered over sauerkraut flavored with apple juice, mustard, onions, carrots and brown sugar for a tasty twist on a classic dish.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 Tbsp. oil
2 carrots, thinly sliced
1 onion, chopped
2 cups CLAUSSEN Sauerkraut, drained
3/4 cup apple juice
1 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 Tbsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
1 pkg. (13 oz.) OSCAR MAYER Natural Uncured Turkey Sausage, cut into 6 pieces

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add carrots and onions; cook 5 min. or until onions are lightly browned, stirring frequently.
  • Add sauerkraut, apple juice, sugar and mustard; mix well.
  • Top with sausage; bring to boil. Cover; simmer on medium-low heat 10 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 970 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 11 g

SAUSAGES AND SAUERKRAUT WITH APPLE



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     weekday, casseroles, main course

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 quart sauerkraut from jar or bag (not canned), washed and drained
1 large apple, peeled if desired, cored and sliced thin
1 tablespoon caraway seeds, crushed
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 pound bratwurst, sliced thick
1/2 cup white wine
8 small pitas
Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Saute sauerkraut, apple and caraway in hot oil in large pot over low heat for a couple of minutes. Cover and continue cooking over low heat about 20 minutes.
  • Heat butter in saute pan; cook bratwurst in butter until it browns on both sides. Pour off excess fat and add wine. Cook quickly until wine evaporates.
  • Arrange sauerkraut on platter, surrounded by bratwurst. Serve with heated pitas and Dijon mustard.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 688, UnsaturatedFat 28 grams, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fat 45 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 23 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 2212 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Use a sharp knife to cut the sausage and apples into even pieces. This will help them cook evenly.
  • If you don't have a Dutch oven, you can use a large skillet or braising pan. Just be sure that it has a lid.
  • If you want a thicker sauce, add a cornstarch slurry to the pot in the last few minutes of cooking. To make a cornstarch slurry, whisk together 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of water until smooth. Then, stir it into the pot and bring to a simmer.
  • Serve the turkey sausage with apple sauerkraut over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.

Conclusion:

Turkey sausage with apple sauerkraut is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The sausage is browned and then simmered in a flavorful sauce made with apples, sauerkraut, and spices. The result is a hearty and satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. Plus, it's a great way to use up leftover turkey sausage.

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