Make this easy kielbasa and sauerkraut recipe for a cozy, one-pot dinner perfect for busy weeknights.
Holly’s Recipe Highlights
- Flavor: Sauerkraut and kielbasa develops a sweet and smoky flavor as the ingredients simmer together in a seasoned broth.
- Skill Level: Three easy steps and just one skillet get this dish to the table fast.
- Time Saving Tip: Purchase pre-sliced kielbasa, or slice ahead of time, to cut down meal time prep to almost nothing.
- Yield: This recipe serves 4, but it’s really easy to double or triple. Then you can cook it once and enjoy it for days while the flavors continue to improve.
Simple & Savory Ingredients
- Kielbasa: Kielbasa adds a rich, garlicky flavor to this dish, but any keto-friendly summer sausage works.
- Sauerkraut: Be sure sauerkraut is drained well. Save the brine to quick-pickle other veggies, or if it’s a live ferment, use it as a probiotic shot.
- Seasoned Broth: Chicken broth, Dijon, caraway, and garlic powder infuse the dish with flavor.
Creative Kielbasa Creations
- No sauerkraut? Use a bag or two of pre-shredded coleslaw mix.
- Budget-friendly root vegetables go best with this kind of dinner, but most aren’t low-carb, so stick with daikon or turnips if you’re going this route. Try sliced mushrooms, zucchini, or strips of colorful bell peppers for extra sweetness and crunch
- Dijon can be swapped out with a spicy stone-ground mustard.
Sizzling Sausage Secrets
- For the best flavor, fry the sliced sausages until the edges are crispy and brown.
- Before starting in Step 1, add the sauerkraut over a colander to ensure it’s thoroughly drained.
- Simmer sauerkraut and kielbasa covered, then uncover to allow the liquid to evaporate and intensify the flavor. Don’t skip this step.
Serve it Up, Save it Right!
- Serve this satisfying dish with a tangy green bean salad or a colorful cherry tomato salad.
- Make ahead of time, then serve from the Crockpot. It can reheat on medium while you make other dishes. Turn it down to warm when it’s time to serve.
- Store leftover kielbasa and sauerkraut in a covered container for up to 4 days and reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop with a little chicken broth stirred in.
- Freeze in zippered bags for up to 4 weeks. Thaw in the refrigerator.
Low Carb All in One Meals
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Kielbasa and Sauerkraut
This kielbasa and sauerkraut recipe is quick to make for an all in one dinner that the whole family can enjoy.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound kielbasa sliced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cups sauerkraut drained well
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon caraway seeds *optional
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add kielbasa and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in sauerkraut, broth, Dijon, caraway seeds, garlic powder, and pepper.
- Cover, and simmer on medium-low heat for 10 minutes. Uncover and cook 5-7 minutes more, or until liquid has mostly evaporated.
- Taste and adjust pepper as needed.
Notes
- *Caraway seeds can be ground with a mortar and pestle if preferred, or they can be skipped without affecting the recipe too much.
- If using an oven-proof skillet, the finished dish can be transferred to a slow oven (200°F) and kept warm until it’s time to serve.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 412kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 1567mg | Potassium: 404mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 104IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 3mg
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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