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A hearty one-pan meal featuring savory sausage, tangy sauerkraut, sweet apples, and tender potatoes. This German-American classic is perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner and comes together in under an hour.
Brown the Sausage
Sauté Aromatics and Potatoes
Deglaze and Combine
A hearty one-pan meal featuring savory sausage, tangy sauerkraut, sweet apples, and tender potatoes. This German-American classic is perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner and comes together in under an hour.
This german_american recipe takes 45 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 583.77 calories per serving with 19.87g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for dinner or lunch.
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Simmer Until Tender
Finish and Serve
Use other smoked sausages like andouille for a spicy kick, or try it with fresh bratwurst (ensure it's fully cooked through).
Add sliced carrots or parsnips along with the potatoes for extra sweetness and nutrition.
Substitute the apple cider with a light German-style beer, like a pilsner or lager, for a different flavor profile.
Add a bay leaf and a sprig of fresh thyme along with the sauerkraut for a more aromatic dish. Remove before serving.
Sauerkraut is a fermented food rich in probiotics, which are beneficial bacteria that help maintain a healthy balance in your digestive system, improving digestion and overall gut health.
Both sauerkraut and potatoes are excellent sources of Vitamin C, an essential antioxidant that supports the immune system, promotes healthy skin, and helps protect cells from damage.
With contributions from the potatoes, apple, and sauerkraut, this dish provides dietary fiber, which is important for digestive regularity and can help you feel full and satisfied.
A single serving of this dish contains approximately 580-620 calories, depending on the type of sausage used. It's a hearty and satisfying meal.
This dish can be part of a balanced diet. The sauerkraut provides beneficial probiotics for gut health, and the apples and potatoes offer fiber and vitamins. However, it is high in sodium and fat due to the sausage. To make it healthier, choose a leaner sausage like chicken or turkey kielbasa.
Yes, this is an excellent make-ahead meal. The flavors actually deepen and improve overnight. Simply cool, store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, and reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.
A good quality smoked Polish kielbasa is traditional and works perfectly. However, any smoked sausage, such as bratwurst or andouille, will also be delicious.
The best way to reduce the sourness is to rinse the sauerkraut under cold running water in a colander before adding it to the skillet. Gently squeeze out the excess water. The brown sugar in the recipe also helps balance the tang.
Absolutely. While baby potatoes are convenient, you can use larger waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold or red potatoes, just cut them into 1-inch cubes. Avoid starchy potatoes like Russets, as they can fall apart during simmering.
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