Easy Sausage Bake With Sauerkraut and Apples

By Addie

Here's a tangy sausage and sauerkraut dish your family will enjoy. Serve this sauerkraut dish with hot baked biscuits or crusty rolls. I like this dish a little sweet, but feel free to cut back on the sugar to suit your own taste.

Ingredients

• 1 large onion, quartered and sliced
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 large apples, peeled, cored, and diced
• 2 cups apple juice
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 4 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 2 pounds cold pack sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained
• 2 pounds smoked sausage, such as andouille, kielbasa, or chicken apple sausage
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon of caraway seeds, or to taste, optional

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 425°.

In a large ovenproof saute pan or Dutch oven over medium heat, saute the onion and sliced sausages in vegetable oil until onion is golden and sausage is lightly browned, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add the apples and saute for 1 minute longer.

Add apple juice, vinegar, brown sugar, sauerkraut, and pepper. Add caraway seeds, if using.

Cover and bake for 1 hour. Serve with crusty rolls or biscuits and a tossed salad.
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REVIEWS:

Very Good and Easy! I was a little unsure of how this would taste, but I loved it! The combo of the sauerkraut and apples was well matched with the sausage. I had my dinner with a glass of apple juice which really emphasized the sweetness of the dish.
I didn't have onions, so I sauteed some celery with the sausage. I also used Lil' Smokies because I had a lot left over from making pigs n' blankets. So good and simple! Just a little prep, and then it just bakes in the oven. Very good with crusty bread.

The sausage bake sauerkraut was absolutely delicous. I know for New Year Day you are suppose have it to bring you luck when you start a New Year. My two older married sons weren't sure about it. They looked at it not quite sure what to expect. They absolutely loved it. My one son took the rest home. I remember when I was little you had to have a little bit of saurkruat for ringing in the New Year. I would definitely make it again. I like the fresh sauerkraut in the refrigerated section of the store better than the canned. I am glad I found that recipe to make for New Year's Day lunch.