Crock Pot Sauerkraut Food

CROCK POT SAUERKRAUT

Steps:

• Wash & drain Sauerkraut in colander.
• Put in slow cooker with rest of ingredients.
• Cook on low for 8 hours.
• Remove bone & cut of any bits of meat that remain on it. Add back to crock pot.

CROCK POT PORK AND SAUERKRAUT

Steps:

• Place pork loin in crock pot. Sprinkle with caraway seeds and black pepper.
• Place diced apple (or applesauce) on top of pork.
• Pour sauerkraut and juice on top.
• Evenly sprinkle the brown sugar on top of the sauerkraut.
• Drizzle the top with melted butter.
• Cook on low for about 8 hours or until pork reaches internal temp of at least 160 degrees F.
• Stir the sauerkraut around a bit before serving.

CROCK POT KIELBASA & SAUERKRAUT

Steps:

• Slice 1 onion into thin strips and caramelize.
• Drain and rinse sauerkraut.
• Slice kielbasa into 1-inch lengths.
• Combine water, cider and brown sugar.
• Combine all ingredients well in crock pot.
• Cook on high 6 hours.

CROCK POT SAUERKRAUT SUPPER

Steps:

• In a colander over the sink, drain then rinse the sauerkraut well with cool water, allow to drain for 5 to 10 minutes; repeat at least once.
• While sauerkraut is draining, cut the bacon into small pieces then in a large pan over medium heat, fry bacon until crisp.
• While bacon is cooking, cut up the apple (s), pear (if using), onion, celery, and sausage.
• When the bacon is done, remove the cooked bacon from the pan and set aside; add olive oil and butter to bacon drippings and let butter melt.
• Sprinkle the flour into the dripping mixture while stirring and cook until golden and bubbly, then add the brown sugar, garlic, and Dijon and cook for another minute, then gradually stir in the hard cider and cook- seasoning to taste with salt and pepper- until the sauce thickens, about 5 to 7 minutes.
• Combine all prepared ingredients- drained/rinsed sauerkraut, chopped fruits/vegetables, bacon, sausage, and sauce- in a large crock pot (or 2 smaller ones) and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 to 8 hours.
• This makes a very large batch, serving about 16 to 18 people as a main dish- good for big potlucks!

SLOW COOKER SAUERKRAUT AND SAUSAGE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the sauerkraut and brown sugar. then place in slow cooker. Arrange the sausage and onion over the sauerkraut.
• Cook on high for two hours, check for dryness, adding some water if necessary, then reduce to low setting, and cook on low for two more hours.

SAUERKRAUT AND SAUSAGE IN THE CROCK POT

Steps:

• In a skillet, melt butter, saute onions and apples until onions are translucent.
• Meanwhile rinse and drain sauerkraut; place in a large crock pot.
• Stir ketchup, dill and onion-apple mixture into sauerkraut.
• Slice Kielbasa into 2-inch rounds.
• Stir Kielbasa into sauerkraut.
• Cook on low setting for 7-9 hours. (Cooking time may vary based on the brand and age of your crock pot. I still use an old one that takes 7-9 hours for cooking this recipe.).