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Crockpot Sausage and Sauerkraut

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Crockpot Sausage and Sauerkraut ~ A hearty one-pot dinner with potatoes, carrots, garlic, onions, sauerkraut, and plant-based bratwurst. via @thiswifecooks
Crockpot Sausage and Sauerkraut ~
A hearty and flavorful one-pot dinner!
Potatoes, carrots, garlic, onions, sauerkraut, and plant-based bratwurst sausage are layered into a slow cooker, simmered in white wine (or broth), then seasoned with ground black pepper and caraway seeds for an easy and delicious weeknight meal.
Crockpot Sausage and Sauerkraut ~ A hearty one-pot dinner with potatoes, carrots, garlic, onions, sauerkraut, and plant-based bratwurst.
This is a kicked-up version of one of my favorite childhood meals. My dad was the cook in the family and sausage and sauerkraut was a dinner in regular rotation, especially during the fall and winter months. His Chili Mac Casserole was another favorite.
This easy to make dish is a great addition to any Oktoberfest or Game Day menu.
Crockpot Sausage and Sauerkraut ~ A hearty one-pot dinner with potatoes, carrots, garlic, onions, sauerkraut, and plant-based bratwurst.

Ingredients needed to make Crockpot Sausage and Sauerkraut:

You will need:

  • baby carrots
  • red potatoes
  • sauerkraut
  • vegan bratwurst sausage – I used Beyond Meat Bratwurst
  • white onion
  • garlic
  • dry white wine – Vegan chicken-style broth also works well.
  • ground black pepper
  • fennel seeds

Crockpot Sausage and Sauerkraut ~ A hearty one-pot dinner with potatoes, carrots, garlic, onions, sauerkraut, and plant-based bratwurst.

How to make Crockpot Sausage and Sauerkraut:

STEP ONE: Brown the sausage. Into a large skillet over medium-high heat, add sausage slices in an even layer. Cook until browned on both sides. Remove sausage from pan and set aside. Leave drippings in the pan.

STEP TWO: Add garlic. Into the skillet used for the sausage, add onion and saute 2 minutes, to soften. Add garlic and continue cooking an additional 1 minute.

STEP THREE: Add wine and seasonings. Add white wine, ground black pepper, and fennel seeds. Bring just to a boil then remove from heat.

STEP FOUR: Layer into the crockpot. Into a 6-quart slow cooker, add baby carrots in a single layer. Add cubed potatoes over the carrots. Cover the potatoes with sauerkraut.

STEP FIVE: Over the sauerkraut layer, add the sliced sausage. Pour wine and onion mixture over the top.

STEP SIX: Cover and cook on low for 3 hours, or until potatoes are tender then serve hot.

Crockpot Sausage and Sauerkraut ~ A hearty one-pot dinner with potatoes, carrots, garlic, onions, sauerkraut, and plant-based bratwurst.

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Crockpot Sausage and Sauerkraut ~ A hearty one-pot dinner with potatoes, carrots, garlic, onions, sauerkraut, and plant-based bratwurst.

Originally published October 19. 2009. Updated October 23, 2020.

Crockpot Sausage and Sauerkraut ~ A hearty one-pot dinner with potatoes, carrots, garlic, onions, sauerkraut, and plant-based bratwurst.

Crockpot Sausage and Sauerkraut

A hearty one-pot dinner with potatoes, carrots, garlic, onions, sauerkraut, and plant-based bratwurst.
5 from 17 votes
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: German
Keyword: slow cooker, vegan, vegetarian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 435kcal
Author: Holly Gray
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup baby carrots
  • 2 cups red potatoes cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 16 ounces sauerkraut drained
  • 14 ounces vegan bratwurst sausage links sliced into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup white onion thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3/4 cup dry white wine or vegan chicken-style broth
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds

Instructions

  • Into a large skillet over medium-high heat, add sausage slices in an even layer. Cook until browned on both sides. Remove sausage from pan and set aside. Leave drippings in the pan.
  • Into the skillet used for the sausage, add onion and saute 2 minutes, to soften. Add garlic and continue cooking an additional 1 minute.
  • Add white wine, ground black pepper, and fennel seeds. Bring just to a boil then remove from heat.
  • Into a 6-quart slow cooker, add baby carrots in a single layer.
  • Add cubed potatoes over the carrots.
  • Cover the potatoes with sauerkraut.
  • Over the sauerkraut layer, add the sliced sausage.
  • Pour wine and onion mixture over the top.
  • Cover and cook on low for 3 hours, or until potatoes are tender.

Nutrition

Serving: 4g | Calories: 435kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 1624mg | Potassium: 831mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 4433IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 3mg
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Crockpot Sausage and Sauerkraut ~ A hearty one-pot dinner with potatoes, carrots, garlic, onions, sauerkraut, and plant-based bratwurst.

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  1. Holly

    October 20, 2009 at 7:11 am

    This sounds fantastic and reminds me of my great grandmother! I will have to try it when my parents come to visit…hubby won't eat sauerkraut.

    Holly

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  2. Lissaloo

    October 23, 2009 at 9:12 pm

    Yummy, This looks great! Unfortunately my kids won't eat anything with that type of sausage in it, they are so weird. I might have to try making this for my dad though, he would love it!!

    Reply
  3. Linda

    March 16, 2021 at 12:46 am

    5 stars
    Came across this recipe and decided it sound easy enough to make and it was. Came out perfect and delicious!

    Reply
    • thiswifecooks

      March 16, 2021 at 1:22 pm

      Hi Linda – I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much! 🙂

  4. Michelle

    January 23, 2022 at 4:20 pm

    5 stars
    This is such a creative recipe! A must try 🙂

    Reply
  5. Jacqui

    January 24, 2022 at 4:15 am

    5 stars
    This is such a fabulous recipe! 10/10 recommend

    Reply
  6. nancy

    January 24, 2022 at 10:25 pm

    5 stars
    hooray to easy weeknight meals!

    Reply

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