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Simple Kielbasa Sauerkraut and Potatoes Recipe Crockpot

Hearty, tangy, and comforting, this crockpot kielbasa, sauerkraut, and potatoes recipe is the ultimate one-pot fall meal. Smoky sausage, tender potatoes, and sauerkraut slow-cook together in a savory broth, filling your kitchen with cozy aromas and delivering a flavorful, family-friendly dinner with almost no prep work.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours 10 minutes
6 hrs 10 ms on Low, 3 hrs 10 ms on High 0 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Eastern European, Polish
Calories: 435
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lbs Kielbasa sliced into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 1/2 lbs Baby potatoes quartered
  • 2 cups Sauerkraut drained (rinse if you prefer milder flavor)
  • 1 medium Onion onion
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp caraway seeds (optional, for authentic flavor)
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp butter

Equipment

  • 1 Slowcooker
  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 Chef's Knife
  • 1 Measuring Cup
  • 1 Wooden Spoon

Method
 

  1. 1. Prep: Place potatoes and onions at the bottom of your slow cooker.
  2. 2. Layer: Add sauerkraut on top, then arrange sliced kielbasa evenly.
  3. 3. Season: Sprinkle with caraway seeds, pepper, and smoked paprika.
  4. 4. Liquid: Pour chicken broth over ingredients and dot with butter.
  5. 5. Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until potatoes are fork-tender.
  6. 6. Serve: Stir gently before serving and pair with mustard or rye bread.

Notes

For a milder flavor, rinse the sauerkraut before adding it to the crockpot. For extra richness, brown the kielbasa slices in a skillet before slow cooking; this adds a smoky, caramelized flavor to the final dish.