Sweet Sausage and Sauerkraut Slow Cooker Recipe
What comes to my mind when I think of cooking with Apples are things like apple pie and other desserts but one of my favorite apple recipes is something a friend of mine’s mother made for me once, Sweet Sausage and Sauerkraut.
Now I know this sounds terrible and some of you may say “oh sauerkraut? Yuck!” but once you try it this recipe will change your minds! I make this all the time and my husband hates sauerkraut and he eats it without a problem.
I can’t even stand the smell and trust me this is amazing! CAN YOU BELIEVE IT!?! I promise if you give it a chance you will love it!  Time to pull out the slow cooker and give it a try.
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Crock-pot Recipe Sweet Sausage and Sauerkraut
Ingredients:
:: 1 lb. Polish sausage links
:: 3-15 oz. cans of sauerkraut drained and rinsed
:: 4-6 Small apples (I used Macintosh because it’s my favorite)
:: Âľ cup brown sugar
:: 4 Tbs. butter
Directions:
:: Wash apples, core, and slice.
:: Drain sauerkraut and rinse really well. This step is key to get rid of the sour flavor.
:: Put sauerkraut, polish sausage, and apple slices into slow cooker
:: Sprinkle brown sugar on top of all ingredients.
:: Slice butter into half tbs. chunks and spread out over top of brown sugar.
:: Cover with lid cook 4 hours on high.
I love my slow cooker but…
Year-round my slow cooker is my go-to for cooking. With a larger family, I have bought a large slow cooker but they come in many sizes to fit your needs. If you prefer to not use a crockpot you can adapt this recipe by simmering on low for 2-3 hours on a back burner out of the way.
Do you like sauerkraut?
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The sweet apple twist to sauerkraut makes this dish friendly for even the picky eaters… ahmmm… even husbands.  The smell is expertly hidden behind a favorite scent of the fall season and guests will not soon forget the time they tried something new at your house.
Fall is a great time to dive into savory foods. Check out these great savory ideas: