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Easy Slow Cooker Kielbasa and Sauerkraut

Easy Crockpot Kielbasa and Sauerkraut is ultra flavorful, tender, and delicious. This low carb slow cooker recipe is great on its own or on a bun.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 5 minutes
Course: Instant Pot
Cuisine: polish
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 386kcal

Ingredients

  • 20 oz. kielbasa sausage cut into 2-3 inch pieces
  • 3 cups sauerkraut
  • 1 12 oz. wheat beer
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tbsp. brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp. spicy brown mustard
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  • Cut of kielbasa sausage into 2-3 inch pieces. Place in the bottom of your slow cooker.
  • Pour beer over top.
  • Add sauerkraut, along with any accompanying juice, over top.
  • Top with sliced onions, minced garlic, brown sugar, and mustard.
  • Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  • Taste and add salt if necessary.

Notes

The sausages can be left whole if you would like, to make them easier to serve on buns.
Beer can be replaced with cider, broth, or water, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 386kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 1757mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g