Savory Sausage and Sauerkraut Skillet Recipe 🍳
Description: A cold weather favorite, this savory sausage and sauerkraut skillet is both easy to make and incredibly filling and flavorful. It pairs perfectly with pierogi or even baked beans for a comforting meal that will warm you up from the inside out.
Recipe Category: Meat 🥩
Keywords: Polish, European, Winter, Savory, Less than 60 Mins, Beginner Cook, Stove Top, Easy, Inexpensive
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 591
- Fat: 38.4g
- Saturated Fat: 14.3g
- Cholesterol: 84.7mg
- Sodium: 1376.1mg
- Carbohydrates: 45.5g
- Fiber: 6.3g
- Sugar: 18g
- Protein: 17.8g
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 | Butter |
| 1 | Onion |
| 1/4 | Green pepper |
| 1 | Apple |
| 2 | Brown sugar |
| 1/2 | Caraway seeds |
| 3 | Potatoes |
| 1 1/2 | Sauerkraut |
| 1-2 | Smoked sausage or Kielbasa |
Instructions:
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Melt butter in skillet. 🍳 Heat the skillet over medium heat and add the butter, allowing it to melt until it’s sizzling and fragrant.
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Add onion and green pepper. 🧅🫑 Once the butter is melted, add the diced onion and green pepper to the skillet. Sauté until they become tender and translucent, releasing their aroma and flavor into the butter.
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Cook until tender. 🕒 Stir occasionally and cook until the onions and green peppers are tender, but not browned.
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Add apple, brown sugar, caraway seeds, potatoes, and sauerkraut. 🍎🥔 Sprinkle in the diced apple, brown sugar, and caraway seeds. Then add the sliced potatoes and sauerkraut to the skillet.
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Mix well. 🥄 Gently toss all the ingredients together in the skillet, ensuring that everything is evenly distributed and coated with the buttery mixture.
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Place sausage on top of sauerkraut mixture. 🌭 Arrange the smoked sausage or kielbasa on top of the sauerkraut mixture in the skillet, nestling it amongst the potatoes and apple.
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Cover. 🍽️ Place a lid or cover over the skillet to trap the heat and allow the ingredients to cook together, creating a delicious melding of flavors.
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Cook over medium-low heat for 40 minutes. ⏲️ Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the skillet simmer gently for about 40 minutes, or until the sausage is cooked through and the flavors have melded together beautifully.
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Serve and enjoy! 🍽️ Once everything is cooked to perfection, serve the savory sausage and sauerkraut skillet hot, garnished with a sprinkle of fresh herbs if desired, and enjoy its comforting flavors on a chilly evening.
Tips:
- For extra flavor, you can use smoked sausage or kielbasa in this recipe.
- Adjust the amount of brown sugar according to your taste preference.
- Serve with a side of pierogi or baked beans for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
This savory sausage and sauerkraut skillet is a delightful dish that’s perfect for those cold winter nights when you need something warm and comforting to fill you up. Give it a try and let its hearty flavors transport you to cozy evenings by the fire! 🌟
