Description
Hearty Polish Sausage Sauerkraut and Potatoes deliver a comforting journey through traditional Eastern European cuisine. Rustic ingredients blend perfectly, creating a satisfying meal that connects you with generations of culinary warmth.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1.5 pounds Polish sausage sliced
Vegetables:
- 6 medium gold potatoes large chunks
- 16 ounces (454 grams) sauerkraut drained
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the crockpot by generously coating the interior with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Create a foundational layer of tangy sauerkraut along the bottom of the slow cooker, spreading it evenly across the base.
- Carefully arrange chunky potato pieces atop the sauerkraut, creating a uniform second layer.
- Slice the Polish sausage diagonally into bite-sized medallions and distribute them uniformly over the potato layer.
- Craft a flavor-enhancing liquid by whisking together chicken broth, aromatic caraway seeds, and a single bay leaf in a separate mixing bowl.
- Delicately pour the herbal broth mixture over the layered ingredients, ensuring complete coverage and moisture distribution.
- Season the dish with a judicious sprinkle of salt and freshly ground black pepper, tailoring the intensity to personal taste preferences.
- Secure the crockpot lid and set the temperature to high, allowing the ingredients to simmer and meld together for approximately 4 hours.
- Test potato tenderness by piercing with a fork; the potatoes should yield easily when fully cooked.
- Remove the bay leaf and gently stir the contents to integrate all flavors and ingredients.
- Transfer the hearty mixture to serving dishes, ensuring each portion contains a harmonious blend of sausage, potatoes, and sauerkraut.
Notes
- Slice sausages evenly to ensure consistent cooking and better flavor distribution throughout the dish.
- Choose low-sodium chicken broth if watching salt intake, allowing more control over seasoning.
- Consider adding chopped onions or garlic for extra depth and aromatic complexity to the traditional recipe.
- Swap regular potatoes with sweet potatoes for a nutrient-rich alternative that adds subtle sweetness to the classic preparation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Polish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg