Kielbasa and Sauerkraut Recipe with Apples and Caramelized Onions
Sweet, savory, tart, tangy.....all the best flavors in this easy one pot Kielbasa and Sauerkraut! Ready in just 30 minutes, this is a go-to for busy weeknights.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Polish
Keyword: kielbasa, kielbasa and sauerkraut
Servings: 8
Calories: 461kcal
Author: Kellie
Cost: $10
Equipment
skillet
Ingredients
2lbbeef or pork kielbasacut into 3 inch pieces and scored with a knife
1tablespoonolive oil
1large Vidalia onionsliced 1/4 inch thick
3granny smith applespeeled and sliced
2garlic clovesminced
1/2teaspoondried thyme
1teaspooncaraway seeds
1lbsauerkrautdrained and rinsed
1tablespoonbrown sugar
1/2cupapple cider
1/2cupbeef stockor chicken stock
Instructions
Heat a large, deep skillet over medium high heat.
Add the kielbasa to the skillet and sear on all sides until heated through.
Transfer the kielbasa to a platter and keep warm.
Add the olive oil to the pan and stir in the onion.
Cook the onion until slightly softened and caramelized.
Stir in the apples and cook until softened.
Add the garlic, thyme and caraway seeds to the pan cooking for 1 minute.
Stir in the sauerkraut and brown sugar tossing everything to combine.
Add the kielbasa back to the pan. Stir in the apple cider and beef stock.
Continue cooking until most of the liquid is absorbed.
Serve immediately.
Notes
Kielbasa and Sauerkraut is an excellent make ahead dinner. Store leftovers in an airtight container, refrigerated, for up to 3 days.