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sauerkrout and sausages

Recipe by
janet kaskie
Lubbock, TX

As a child I didn't like the harshness of sauerkraut...until I was taught this recipe! A friend of mines dad jumped ship from Poland and brought this simply wonderful recipe with him . This 1 pot meal is easy and inexpensive. If you don't like sauerkraut I double-dog-dare you to give this a try and discover the savory/slightly sweet flavor . ENJOY!

yield 4
prep time 10 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Saute

Ingredients For sauerkrout and sausages

  • 1 md
    onion, sliced thinly
  • 3-4 Tbsp
    butter
  • 2-3 large can
    saurerkrout ( you can also use bagged or jar),this seems like a lot but it will cook down.
  • 1 lg
    dried bay leaf
  • 2 lb
    link sausage of choice,sliced into coins
  • 2 tsp
    canoila oil (to brown sausage coins)

How To Make sauerkrout and sausages

  • 1
    brown sausage coins and set aside.
  • 2
    wilt onions over med-low heat in pan with butter.. stirring as needed (do not brown)
  • 3
    drain sauerkraut and rinse well with cold water. drain well, squeezing out as much water as possible
  • 4
    when onion are wilted add sauerkraut . Stir to coat with butter.
  • 5
    lower heat to low , add bayleaf and cover with tight fitting lid.
  • 6
    stir every 10 min or so until sauerkraut starts to softened and get "golden"
  • 7
    Add sausage to pan and heat through .
  • 8
    Remove bayleaf and discard. serve with hot rolls or pumpernickel bread and butter.
  • 9
    Enjoy !
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