Name: Crockpot Sausage and Sauerkraut
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 180 min
Total time: 195 min
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

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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.

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

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.

If you like this recipe, you may also enjoy these:

Vegan Sausage and Sauerkraut Stuffed Potatoes are hearty enough to stand as a meal on their own.

Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes are rich creamy, and ultra (dairy-free) cheesy!

Vegan Sausage and Peppers Pasta is a quick and easy skillet dinner; ready to serve in 30 minutes or less!

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