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POLISH SAUSAGE, SAUERKRAUT AND POTATOES (CROCKPOT)

This easy crockpot recipe combines Polish sausage, tangy sauerkraut and tender potatoes for a hands-off comforting weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lb Polish kielbasa (smoked) sliced into 1-inch pieces
  • 1.5 lb red or Yukon gold potatoes cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 24 oz sauerkraut drained and rinsed if very salty
  • 1 each yellow onion sliced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter cut into small pieces
  • 1 tsp caraway seeds
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt adjust to taste
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 1 each bay leaf optional

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Place the sliced Polish sausage in the bottom of the crockpot in an even layer.
  • Add the potato chunks and sliced onion on top of the sausage.
  • Spread the sauerkraut over the potatoes and sausage; if the sauerkraut is very salty, rinse and drain it first.
  • Sprinkle the caraway seeds, salt and pepper over the sauerkraut. Dot the butter over the top and tuck in the bay leaf.
  • Pour the chicken broth around the edges of the crockpot (do not pour directly over the butter to avoid displacing it).
  • Cover and cook on low for 6 hours (or on high for 3 hours) until the potatoes are tender and flavors meld.
  • Remove the bay leaf, taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot with mustard and crusty or rye bread.

Notes

Leftovers keep 3–4 days refrigerated. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave. For a sweeter contrast, stir in 1 tablespoon brown sugar during step 4.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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