Sauerkraut and Sausage Skillet

Name: Sauerkraut and Sausage Skillet
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs smoked kielbasa or bratwurst, sliced 1/2-in thick; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups sauerkraut (jarred or canned, drained), drained; 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth; 1 tsp caraway seeds; 2 tsp Dijon mustard; 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Sliced smoked sausage braised with tangy sauerkraut, onions, and caraway seeds in a single skillet for a fast, deeply savory German-style supper.

35 minEasyServes 4470 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs smoked kielbasa or bratwurst, sliced 1/2-in thick
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups sauerkraut (jarred or canned, drained), drained
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 tsp caraway seeds
2 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1.5 lbs smoked kielbasa or bratwurst, sliced 1/2-in thick, in a single layer and cook without stirring for 3 minutes until well browned. Flip and brown the other side for 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate. The sausage should reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
2

Reduce heat to medium. Add 1 large thinly sliced yellow onion to the same skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes until softened and beginning to caramelize.
3

Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp caraway seeds and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4

Add 2 cups drained sauerkraut (jarred or canned, drained), 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth, and 2 tsp Dijon mustard. Stir to combine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
5

Return sausage to the skillet. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cook uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is mostly absorbed and everything is heated through.
6

Season with 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Serve hot garnished with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.

Questions

How long does Sauerkraut and Sausage Skillet keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Sauerkraut and Sausage Skillet?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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