Crockpot Sausage, Sauerkraut and Potatoes

smoked sausage

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Chicken sausage reduces fat content while maintaining flavor.

sauerkraut

🥗Healthier: homemade sauerkraut

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Homemade sauerkraut can be more cost-effective and fresh.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water

Vegetable broth adds flavor while being plant-based.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

Slice the smoked sausage into 1-inch slices.

Add the whole jar of sauerkraut to the crockpot without draining it.

Add 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper to the crockpot.

If using fresh potatoes, peel and cut them into large chunks; otherwise, use 24 oz of pre-cooked frozen potatoes.

Add the potatoes to the crockpot.

Add 1 cup of water, shaking it in the sauerkraut jar to get all the liquid out.

Add 1 bay leaf to the crockpot.

Layer the sliced sausage on top of the ingredients in the crockpot.

Cover the crockpot and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6 hours until the potatoes are done.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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