Old-Fashioned Sauerkraut and Smoked Sausage Recipe | One-Pan Comfort Meal

smoked sausage

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Chicken sausage reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

sauerkraut

🥗Healthier: fermented cabbage

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Fermented cabbage is a healthier alternative with similar taste.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add smoked sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.

Stir in sauerkraut, caraway seeds, black pepper, and bay leaves.

Pour in broth and apple cider vinegar; bring to a simmer.

Cover and cook on low heat for 30 minutes to meld flavors.

Meanwhile, boil potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes.

Drain potatoes and set aside.

Remove bay leaves from sauerkraut mixture and adjust seasoning if needed.

Serve sauerkraut and sausage over potatoes, garnished with parsley.

Cooking Techniques

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