German Sausages and Sauerkraut in Beer

By pamdabear3383

Ingredients

• 1 large sweet onion, cut into thin wedges (1 cup)
• 8 oz tiny new potatoes, halved
• 3 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 lb smoked coked bratwurst and/or kielbasa, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 12 oz bottle Oktoberfest beer or other amber lager beer
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
• 1 14- to 16-oz can sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
• Hot cooked spaetzle or noodles

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a 4-quart slow cooker, place onion, potatoes and carrots. Top with sausages. Add beer, broth, paprika, caraway seeds and pepper. Top with sauerkraut.

2. Cover; cook on low for 7 to 9 hours or on high for 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours.

3. Using a slotted spoon, transfer sausages and vegetable mixture to a serving dish. Serve over spaetzle or noodles. Drizzle with cooking liquid.