I have used different types of beer and it turns out great every time. Sounds pretty clever! I made this exact recipe a few years ago and it’s amazing! hahaha!! Lots of Love, LB. Thank you. Leave a review below, then snap a picture and tag @thebrowneyedbaker on Instagram so I can see it! Thank you for sharing!! Hi Bethany, Any type of ale-style beer would work. Otherwise, maybe ginger ale or root beer? I want to try this over the weekend & I have a question about the brown sugar. Hi, You really can’t go wrong with a great sausage. We’re going to decrease the sugar by more than half, keep in some of the sauerkraut juice or add some apple cider vinegar, plus some caraway seed and maybe use a dark beer. I serve it on buns/rolls, so I just serve whatever you would serve with a sandwich – chips, etc. Beer and Brown Sugar Kielbsa Sauerkraut. Thanks for suggesting that. Oh gosh, dessert possibilities are endless! This serves 4-5. We just love this sauerkraut. I reduced the brown sugar to about 3/4 cup based on previous comments, and cooked it on low for 8 hours. Wow, now that’s a flavor packed dish. Hi Karen, Yes, that would totally work! Hi Brenda, I’ve never made this with Bavarian style kraut, but hopefully someone else can weigh in!! Add to crockpot. When I served it I sautéed onions . I made this tonight with a couple of small changes because I didn’t start it until about 2:30, and I didn’t want to stay up until midnight. Continue the above process until the remaining kraut is added. I found your website when I Googled to find out if Silver Star had been bough out by Eckriche. =), http://allthingsjennifer.wordpress.com/2012/09/04/beer-and-brown-sugar-kielbasa-sauerkraut/. Sounds just like it!!! Not everybody likes the same things. This is about the same way I have been making mine, but I have never tried the beer and brown sugar simmered and than poured over it. If it’s later in the day/evening, just put them in in the morning on low. This will be his 30th anniversart of his birth ansd it is a surprise party being thrown by his wife. Hot dogs and sauerkraut in crockpot recipe. I used bagged kraut, drained (Tip: do NOT rinse!). Wow – the keilbasa just melts in your mouth and everyone loved the flavor. I don’t like Kielbasa, but this looks hella good! I will definitely make this again, but for a crowd. I think your recipe might be the in-between I need. Brown the pork ribs in 1 tablespoon canola oil in a large skillet over medium/high on all sides. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. Thank you for the recipe and your answers. The kielbasa was so tender it just melted in my mouth. Thank you again! Pan frying them is also a fav of mine,as they are finishing frying in they pan, I like to add salt,pepper and a tablespoon of butter. Thanks for sharing! Add the drained sauerkraut to the slower cooker. And now I have another blog to follow. He is not a big fan of sauerkraut. I’m drooling. http://sweetteasweetie.com/. My husband loves sourkrout and good sausage. Hi Lisa, It’s sort of sour and like wilted cabbage. A real waste. That sounds terrible! Your email address will not be published. I have just bought a slow cooker, can’t wait to try this recipe! I made this last night, and it was waaaaaaaay too sweet. Slow Cooker Black Eyed Peas. My boyfriend is going to fall down and kiss my feet on this one (he likes all of it!). :D. I put this in the crockpot this morning! Once finished put on a clean plate or cutting board. I’ve only ever eaten my sauerkraut sweet… That’s how momma made her Pork and Sauerkraut every New Year’s Day growing up back home in Lancaster, PA :) Hoping this reminds me of home! I tried this recipe over the weekend for a little get together. thats what I do with kraut. OMG, this looks sooooooooooo, good. Great recipe. Also made the salted caramel sauce to go with the cake. Sound so great for a busy weekend. I serve this with mashed potatoes. I hope you enjoy! This is perfect for football game days, your upcoming Super Bowl party, New Year’s (your pork/sauerkraut is covered! On medium heat add the olive oil into your largest soup pot and, once heated, add the onion followed by the garlic and bay leaves once the onion is almost translucent. I’m anxious for supper and leftovers tonight! I, on the other hand, didn’t care for it. Its Christmas Eve morning and I just loaded my crock pot up with 6 pounds of Kielbasa, one bag of sauerkraut. In fact, my mom and I are planning on making some homemade sauerkraut tomorrow, so I will bookmark this one for when it’s finally ready to eat!! I’ve made it numerous times since. I had to try it, even though I still kind of thought I wouldn’t really be crazy about it. My husband isn’t a fan of sauerkraut but he loved this dish also. I was wondering if you would share what type or brand of bun you used. • Try using beer or white wine in place of the water. I was never a big fan of Kielbasa…but I think I will agree with you and say that I would probably love it like this. Hello and welcome! Recipes used to say packed brown sugar a lot of times, I guess because it doesn’t measure the same as something like white sugar. I have made this for years, since the recipe was first posted and will never make another recipe. Thanks so much for sharing. The only problem I’ve encountered is I can’t stop going back for leftovers! Usually it takes about an hour. Served it with some sweet potato fries. I’ve cooked kraut and/or sausage in beer for years, adding a little caraway seeds for extra flavor. can you put potato’s in and if so do you think they will be mushy after eight hours? Hi Leanne, I use the kielbasa found in the refrigerated section, but it is fully cooked. • You can also use bacon, or other smoky pork. Hi Linda, What a fun tradition! 4) 4 cloves of garlic The husband was impressed with how tender the kielbasa was from the slow cooker. It looks like fresh kielbasa to me. Toss to incorporate the oil into the mixture. #2: I am even less of a fan of sauerkraut. LOVE your site! Does it work? I’ll be back after we eat! I can’t wait to try this! You don’t have to limit yourself to just kielbasa. It came out great!! Great choice on the bun you used too…it’s perfect. My ears shot up faster than a dog who hears a bread bag being rustled (or a peanut butter jar open, or a banana being peeled, AHEM). Sounds and looks so delish. So yummy! Add 1/4 of the kraut into the pot and sprinkle with some of the brown sugar, caraway seed, apple, salt, and pepper. It sounds SO good and I really want to try it. First, I combined the apple sauce, cider and brown sugar until it was a simmering liquid. Perhaps you should read the article again, vinegar was never used. Hi Iris, You really can’t taste the flavor of the beer once it cooks all of those hours; the combination of the beer and brown sugar just imparts a really sweet, caramelized flavor. I am a kraut and sausage Slovakian girl, so this was perfect for me. Yea – I’m all over this recipe! A few months later, we were STILL talking about that darn kielbasa and sauerkraut, and since it was now football season (perfect for crock pot meals), we got the recipe from his friend to make ourselves. :). I am from Pittsburgh and I showed this to my family a couple of days ago and they all want me to make it for them. They loved it and only enough left for a small lunch. Then put in slow cooker to make sure There done all the way. I think it would be great if the sugar was about 1/3 c instead of a whole one. Hi Pat, I have never used fresh, so I would check any package directions about how long it needs to be cooked. OMG it looks so good. Michelle, these sound wonderful for the football season. 5 stars! Hi Pat, I have a 6.5 quart slow cooker and a double recipe does fit in mine. Arrange the kielbasa pieces on top. Hi Michelle, I know they have gluten-free beers out on the market now, I would look for one of those. 6) 1 peeled, cored, and chopped apple of your choice. Really??? Thank god this was amazing. I hope you Hillary them and you like them. Do you think this would work with sliced kielbasa, or would you slice it after cooking? Felt it was missing some spices. I added everything all at once and turned the crockpot to low and walked away. Mix beer/water and brown sugar together in separate bowl. . OMG yummy!!!! Thank you. This is one of the best things I have had in a long time. Once … We will be adding everything to a crock pot later. I added caraway seeds to this recipe just because I love sauerkraut with them, and it was amazing! My husband LOVED this. Where do you find Silver Brand and or Eagel Brand Kielbasa? Wow, I can’t tell you how good that is. This delicious easy recipe combines chicken smoked sausage, potatoes, onions, carrots and sauerkraut … The DH is Polish and Lithuanian so this was a comfort food for him too. Bring the pot over to the where the kielbasa is and also plug in your slow cooker (SC) and set on high. I’m being good this week watching my calories and I’m hungry! Wow! Easy recipe and so quick to put together as well. Absolutely fabulous!!! The menu is always important. This is a keeper for my Pittsburgh board on Pinterest : ). I made this for son’s wedding! Drain and rinse sauerkraut. I would like to know, if you happen to check back here for my response. So I did the same for this recipe, also using the beer and crockpot. There’s no other way to eat sauerkraut than with brown sugar!! I hope it comes out OK. I’m definitely going to try this though!! I’m a little late commenting on this. I just made this for the first time for New Year’s day and it was amazing. Enjoy! Purchasing through our links will in no way increase your price, we just receive a small commission. You can also use polish sausage, fried pork chops, brats, etc. but it looks delicious and I am willing to give it a try. Here’s my question… How do you think that this would turn out using Beer Brats in place of the kielbasa??? :). Bake your fresh kielbasa first, 375 for 40 min or so, let cool, then slice and add to crock pot same as you would the smoked. Slow Cooker Kielbasa and Sauerkraut with Beer & Brown Sugar, Nutritional values are based on one serving. Making this!! Thanks for sharing! I like to start this way to get everything incorporated. Never got the recipe but I bet it was very similar to this. Hi Charlie, What about a non-alcoholic beer? Your email address will not be published. Wow this seems mind-blowingly easy. The combination of the brown sugar and beer made such a wonderful sauce. I might do this over the weekend while I’m cleaning up around the house. Then, I reread the recipe and realized I forgot to drain the kraut! I have been making it similar to this for the past 20 years. Copyrighted Content I also added a 1/2 sliced onion. Just WOW!!! In a bowl combine the sauerkraut and brown sugar. It was so delicious and a big hit with my family. If I double amount of kielbasa, do I double beer, brown sugar and sauerkraut too? Dad is a big fan of all these components – he was practically drooling and I can’t wait to make it :). All rights reserved. I made two modifications and this is now my new “go-to” saurkraut dinner. If so, that is what went wrong. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Add some of the kielbasa (one layer) to the bottom of the SC and then cover with some of the kraut mixture. I used Killian’s Red beer and light brown sugar – it turned out wonderful! I prefer it a lot less sour this was an excellent way to make it my brother loved it also. But I do now. And let me start by saying my husband had never had sauerkraut, and I am not a huge fan of it. It’s all I can do not to steal a pinch of it. #1 I can’t believe how many years the reviews, comments or questions go back on just this recipe! Cook on High for 4 hours, or Low for 6-7 hours. Layer in the apples, season with salt and pepper. Will try it, but will shorten cooking time. However, I made this recipe about a year ago and we both LOVE it. You can use polish dogs, brats ,  whatever. I used 1 package Kielbasa,Brats,hot dogs,metts…In pot now cooking on top stove.will put in crock pot when we get to our party..Smells great,kraut taste fabulous.. Wow this just took me back about 30 years…. I used Woodchuck Hard cider. DIRECTIONS Slice 1 onion into thin strips and caramelize. We found it to be waaaaay to sweet for our tastes, but it a great recipe that we are willing to “tweak” to suit us. Usually convection ovens have fans that run, and I have never used one. as well, covered it up, put it on high, and let it cook for about 3-4 hours. Looks like the perfect combo for me, love Kielbasa and kraut. My husband loved it :-) Thank you! what can I sub. I usually do my kielbasa with potatoes & veggies. It was so easy to put together – I didn’t put the beer and sugar in a separate sauce pan. I made something similar to this with turkey kielbasa a few months ago and it was a huge fail – the kielbasa was mushy. This meal is said to bring you luck in the new year. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Stir the kielbasa, sauerkraut, soup, apples, water and mustard in a 6-quart slow cooker. It made my boyfriend and I both into kielbasa fans. It’s the kielbasa you purchase in the case where the hot dogs and bacon are. Serve on its own or on your favorite sandwich roll. I LOVE this recipe!! • The level of tartness is up to you. *You can add other ingredients like bacon, pierogis, cubed potato, etc. This is a very interesting recipe… I will have to give it a try! Partakers of this recipe always want a copy for their selves. I’d be worried I’d ruin the kielbasa if it’s on low for 8 hours. It was so yummy and I will be making it again! It will be smoked from the Polish butcher in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY. Made this recipe for New Years today. Hi Gail, I bought Silver Star at Sam’s Club, and Giant Eagle is a grocery chain here in the greater Pittsburgh area; that is their store brand. At some point during the process you will have to add more liquid to keep it from burning, we use water. SO delicious! I made this last weekend and it was amazing! This is very good! Try it! If you’re a kielbasa and/or sauerkraut-averse person, take it from one of your brethren – you NEED to give this a shot! When Whole Foods make kielbasa – which isn’t often – I buy several pounds at a time to keep in freezer. In a slow cooker, combine the sauerkraut, kielbasa, brown sugar, onion and apple. Any recommendations for a substitute? Add the pieces of kielbasa and beer (or 1 cup of water). Would u recommend this? I did rinse the sauerkraut a few times before adding it to the crockpot because I like my sauerkraut a little less tangy. Cook with the lid on for the first 2 hours. For that I use only 1/2 cup of brown sugar, one thinly sliced onion, and four large potatoes cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes. I feel sauerkraut should be sour. Last week we used Silver Star brand, and this week Giant Eagle brand. I’ll bet it’s really good with the brown sugar. Stop by and check it out. Remove kielbasa to cutting board. Hi Denise, You can add potatoes; they will certainly be very soft, I’m not sure about mushy though. Took the sting of that eagles loss away just a little. OK…..I made this last Sunday for the football crowd ( my husband, brothers. Oh I hope you and your kids enjoy it! I’ve made this at least 10 times, and it seems to come out the same every single time. Ingredient adjustments: When I was little and had to eat sauerkraut I used to pile on ketchup so it would cover up the sour taste. We loved this! Now, he would take the brown sugar and layer it in the Crock-Pot. Love your recipes & your thoughts. I was wondering. This recipe looks yummy and I’m not sure if my crockpot would be big for this so I would like to put it in the oven. The pictures look delicious. I’m trying some skinless Ekrich kielbasa with the recipe! amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "manual"; Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Kari :). It helps to stir on occasion once they get goin. You can find it bagged in the refrigerator section near the hot dogs, or jarred/canned where the canned vegetables or condiments are. Mix remaining ingredients in large bowl until blended. WOW!!!! Fingers crossed! I don’t have cider so I’ll use a kid box of apple juice and a touch of cinnamon when I make this tomorrow, Because we’re in a heatwave and I want not to cook potatoes separately, halving the recipe I’ll use the water from a can of whole potatoes instead of beer or tap water, and I’ll throw the potties in around the last half hour. I used the garlic kielbasa available at Costco (guaranteed to be the best kielbasa you’ve ever had or your money back) and some good beer (Sam Adams or Red Bridge if making a gluten free meal) along with high quality (preservative free) sauerkraut and cooked it on high for at least 4 hours in my crockpot for Christmas dinner (each year we pick a different nationality of food to make, last year was Polish food) and it turned out so tender and flavorful. Of course I MUST try this now!!!! This recipe has been on my “Anti-Husband” pinned recipes board, just waiting for the hubs to be out-of-town so I can make it. Best ever. onion, carrot, garlic, caraway seeds, thyme, bay leaves, juniper berries or gin (if using) and pepper It will go in my “Recipes to Try” file. There’s only two of us and I’d like to make this kielbasa recipe. This super easy and hearty slow cooker dish is an Alsatian-style combination of pork, sausages, and sauerkraut with seasonings and a few variations. That looks so unbelievably yummy! Thank you for the recipe. Hi there, had been looking for something like this and came across your recipe. We’re going for some rendering and browning of the links. Slow Cooker Kitchen/AmaZanZo LLC/Gwen Jones is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Ha! In a slow cooker, put three pounds of kielbasa, add 320 ounce of drained sauerkraut and pour the beer and sugar sauce. That should be a service for 20 if yours made 10? I can’t wait to make it again. Sometimes foods we think we don’t like, just have to be prepared in the right way :) Cover with the drained sauerkraut. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Thanks for posting. Place the sausage pieces in the slow cooker. Kind of gross I know. This was a huge hit for New Year’s Day! And I use jarred German kraut from Aldi. I’m curious to know how sweet the kraut ends up being with 1 cup of brown suger added. lol, maybe this is a great starting recipe for someone like myself who isn’t sure the sauerkraut is my friend. Sounds great! And yes, would totally work in your Dutch oven! 8) 1 medium onion. I tried to read through all of the post before asking but there were way too many. I meant to say. I’d do it low (300 to 325 degrees) for quite a few hours. 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