Sauerkraut and Kielbasa Recipe (One Pan 30 Minutes)

classic skillet kielbasa and sauerkraut recipe served on a white plate. partial view of recipe in the skillet in the background.

Sauerkraut and Kielbasa Recipe (One Pan 30 Minutes)

Course: Main

Cuisine: German, Polish

Keyword: Comfort Food, Easy, Family Friendly, Pork, Quick

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 30

Servings:

Calories: 370kcal

Author: Marilyn

Experience the convenience of this 30-minute, one-pan Sauerkraut and Kielbasa recipe. You are going to love the well-balanced flavors of this quick and easy dish. This dish is quick and easy comfort food for an easy weeknight meal.

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Ingredients

1 ring smoked kielbasa 14 ounces
3 tablespoons butter or bacon grease
1 large onion diced
32 ounces sauerkraut
2 teaspoons packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
Freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

Cut the kielbasa into 5 sections. In a large cast iron skillet over medium heat, add the butter and heat until bubbling. Add the the kielbasa and cook, turning often, 5 to 7 minutes or until lightly browned. Transfer the sausage to a plate and set aside.
To the same skillet over medium heat, add the diced onion and cook, stirring often and scraping up any browned bits, 5 to 7 minutes or until the onion is translucent.
Stir in the sauerkraut, brown sugar and caraway seeds, mixing well.
Add the kielbasa to the sauerkraut mixture and nestle the kielbasa sections into the sauerkraut. Cook 10 to 15 minutes or until the flavors are melded and the sausage is hot. Season to taste with pepper.
Serve with condiments such as stone ground mustard on the side.

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