Kielbasa With Apple Caraway Sauerkraut Food

EASY SKILLET KIELBASA AND SAUERKRAUT (WITH APPLE AND DOPPELBOCK OR CIDER)

Steps:

• STOVETOP ONLY METHOD1. Slice the kielbasa diagonally to create more surface area to sear. Heat a heavy bottomed skillet such as cast iron over medium-high heat. Add the cooking oil and kielbasa and sear until it begins to brown. Remove and set aside. 2. In the same skillet saute the sliced onion and apple for about 3-5 minutes. Deglaze with a bit of the malty beer or hard cider and let most of the liquid simmer away. Add the sauerkraut, brown sugar, bay leaf, cloves, peppercorns, caraway and salt and mix everything well together. Add the rest of the beer or cider and let simmer for 5 minutes. Remove bay leaf and cloves before they leave a hint of bitterness. 3. Add the browned kielbasa back to the skillet, add the stock and mix well. Let simmer for 5-10 minutes until most of the liquid has evaporated. Serve. STOVETOP AND OVEN METHOD1. Preheat the oven to 400 F. (Make sure the skillet you are using is oven safe). 2. Perform steps from 1 and 2 above. Add the kielbasa and stock to the sauerkraut, mix everything and transfer the skillet to the oven. Bake for 5-10 minutes until most of the liquid has evaporated. Serve.

SLOW COOKER KIELBASA WITH SAUERKRAUT AND APPLE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Rinse the sauerkraut and squeeze it dry to remove the brine. Place half of the sauerkraut in the slow cooker.
• Cut the sausage into 2-inch lengths. Place the sausage pieces in the slow cooker.
• Continue to layer the ingredients in the slow cooker in this order: the sliced apples, brown sugar, salt, pepper, and caraway seeds, if using.
• Top with the remaining sauerkraut. Pour the apple juice over all of the ingredients.
• Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or until the apples are tender.
• Stir before serving and enjoy.

GERMAN STYLE KIELBASA

Steps:

• Combine the apples and sauerkraut in a deep skillet over medium heat. Bring to a simmer then cook for about 10 minutes, until apples are starting to soften. Stir in the brown sugar and kielbasa. Cook for another 5 minutes, or until heated through.

ONE-POT KIELBASA WITH CABBAGE, APPLES, AND CARAWAY

Steps:

• In a 4 or 5 quart Dutch oven cook the sausage in hot oil for 5 to 7 minutes or until lightly browned.
• Add the cabbage, apple cider, red onion, caraway seeds, salt and pepper.
• Bring to boiling; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
• Add the apples and cook, uncovered, 5 to 10 minutes more or until the cabbage is tender and the cooking juices are slightly reduced.
• Serve with grainy mustard for spreading on susages and cabbage, and cider vinegar for drizzling atop.

SAUERKRAUT WITH APPLE AND CARAWAY

Steps:

• In a large heavy saucepan combine the sauerkraut, the apples, the wine, the broth, the brown sugar, and the caraway seeds and simmer the mixture, covered, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour.
• The sauerkraut may be made 1 day in advance, kept covered and chilled, and reheated.