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Easy Sauerkraut and Sausage Balls

Easy Sauerkraut and Sausage Balls

3.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place a wire rack on top of the aluminum foil.
  2. 2 Place sauerkraut in a colander in the sink and press all the liquid out using the back of a large spoon. Flake sauerkraut into a large bowl and add sausage; mix well. Form sausage mixture into quarter-size balls and arrange on the rack on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and browned, 30 to 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

By Brenda Zerbe St Thomas

Grilled Sauerkraut-Stuffed Kielbasa

Grilled Sauerkraut-Stuffed Kielbasa

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 Grill kielbasa ring on one side for 4 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board, grilled side up.
  3. 3 Cut a slit down the length of the kielbasa, leaving an inch on both ends. Be careful not to cut all the way through as you are just making a pocket. Stuff sauerkraut into the pocket.
  4. 4 Carefully place the kielbasa back on the grill, stuffed side up. Grill for 4 minutes more. Slice into serving portions and serve.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Sauerkraut-Stuffed Slow-Cooked Pork Roast

Sauerkraut-Stuffed Slow-Cooked Pork Roast

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
540 min
Total
550 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place pork roast on a cutting board. With a sharp knife, cut a 5-inch slit into the top of the roast, being careful not to cut clear through to the bottom of the roast. Spoon the sauerkraut into the pork roast, pressing it into the slit with the bottom of the spoon.
  2. 2 Place the roast in the slow cooker, and cook on Low for 8 to 9 hours.

By tmcox1977

Bratwurst, Sauerkraut and Bean Casserole

Bratwurst, Sauerkraut and Bean Casserole

4.2

Prep
5 min
Cook
45 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cook bratwurst in a skillet over medium-high heat just until nicely browned on the outside.
  2. 2 Spread sauerkraut in the bottom of a 9x11 casserole dish, leaving a 2 inch margin at the edges. Sprinkle celery salt and brown sugar over the sauerkraut. Place the sausages on top. Pour the beans around the outer edge of the sauerkraut. Cover the dish with a lid or aluminum foil.
  3. 3 Bake for about 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until bratwurst links are cooked through.

By MLTDEBBIE

Quick Reuben Pasta Salad

Quick Reuben Pasta Salad

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the bow-tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain.
  2. 2 Mix pasta, corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Thousand Island dressing together in a bowl until evenly coated.

By Celeste Mandley

Slow Cooker Pork Chops and Sauerkraut

Slow Cooker Pork Chops and Sauerkraut

4.2

Prep
5 min
Cook
480 min
Total
485 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the chops in the bottom the slow cooker and pour the sauerkraut over the top. Cook on low for 8 to 9 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours.

By Kathy Morgret

Open-Faced Hot Roast Beef Sandwich

Open-Faced Hot Roast Beef Sandwich

4.4

Prep
4 min
Cook
6 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
  2. 2 Stir the sauerkraut, mustard, barbeque sauce, and hot pepper sauce in a microwave safe bowl. Cook in the microwave on high until slightly bubbly and thickened, about 3 minutes. Meanwhile, place the bread onto a baking sheet, and top with the roast beef and sauerkraut sauce. Place a slice of cheese over each sandwich.
  3. 3 Broil in the preheated oven until the edges of the bread are slightly blackened, and the cheese is bubbly, about 3 minutes.

By ebrunworth

German Chicken

German Chicken

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place sauerkraut in a single layer in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Place chicken breasts on top of sauerkraut. Pour barbecue sauce over chicken.
  3. 3 Cover and bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 30 to 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By Lisa McKelvey

Cheddar Bratzenkraut

Cheddar Bratzenkraut

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Spread sauerkraut into bottom of a 9-inch square glass baking dish.
  3. 3 Stir reserved liquid from sauerkraut, brown mustard, brown sugar, celery seed, and black pepper together in a bowl; drizzle over sauerkraut. Arrange sausage slices in a layer over the sauerkraut and sauce. Loosely pile frozen french fries atop the sausage.
  4. 4 Bake in preheated oven until the french fries are lightly browned, 20 to 30 minutes.

By paticu

The Original Kielbasa and Sauerkraut

The Original Kielbasa and Sauerkraut

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
270 min
Total
285 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook fatback in a large pot over low heat until the drippings render out, about 45 minutes, stirring often. Stir sauerkraut and cabbage into the pork drippings, bring to a simmer, and cook until cabbage is very tender, about 3 hours. Stir occasionally. Mix kielbasa into the cabbage and kraut; cook 45 minutes to 1 hour to blend flavors.

By egnatuk

BBQ Sauerkraut Casserole

BBQ Sauerkraut Casserole

4.1

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, and stir in the ground beef and onion. Cook until the beef is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. Drain, and discard any excess grease.
  3. 3 Pour the beef mixture into a 3-quart casserole dish. Layer the sauerkraut over the ground beef, pour the tomato juice over the sauerkraut, then sprinkle with brown sugar. Bake in the preheated oven until the sauce is bubbly, about 60 minutes.

By flbeachturtle

German Style Kielbasa

German Style Kielbasa

4.1

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine the apples and sauerkraut in a deep skillet over medium heat. Bring to a simmer then cook for about 10 minutes, until apples are starting to soften. Stir in the brown sugar and kielbasa. Cook for another 5 minutes, or until heated through.

By spicygirl

Great Grandma's Pork and Sauerkraut

Great Grandma's Pork and Sauerkraut

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
65 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add pork and brown on both sides. Add sauerkraut with juice, then add apple. Cook and stir until simmering; reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until pork is tender and no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

By JDSBOX

Sauerkraut Casserole

Sauerkraut Casserole

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
135 min
Total
145 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine sauerkraut, tomatoes, sugar, bacon, and black pepper in a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly around the edges and caramelized on top, about 2 hours and 15 minutes.

By SHELLEY SHARPIN

Slow Cooker Sauerkraut and Sausage

Slow Cooker Sauerkraut and Sausage

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
240 min
Total
255 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix sauerkraut and brown sugar together in a medium bowl.
  2. 2 Pour sauerkraut mixture into a slow cooker; arrange sausages and onion over top. Cook on High for 2 hours. Check for dryness, adding water as necessary.
  3. 3 Reduce the heat to Low and cook for 2 more hours.

By grannycancook

Reuben Nachos for Two

Reuben Nachos for Two

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add corned beef and cook until crisp on all sides, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Place drained sauerkraut in a bowl with caraway seed; stir to combine.
  3. 3 Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler to high.
  4. 4 Place 1/2 of the chips in an oven-proof skillet. Scatter 1/2 of the corned beef and 1/2 of the sauerkraut on top of the chips. Drizzle 1/2 of the Thousand Island dressing over the corned beef and top with 1/2 of the Swiss cheese. Repeat layers once more.
  5. 5 Broil in the preheated oven until cheese has melted, about 5 minutes.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Vegetarian Reubens

Vegetarian Reubens

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large mixing bowl, stir together the cheese and sauerkraut. Add enough dressing to coat, and mix thoroughly.
  2. 2 Butter each slice of bread on one side. Spread a thick layer of the cheese mixture onto unbuttered side of half of the bread slices. Top with sliced tomato and another slice of bread.
  3. 3 Heat a large skillet to medium-high heat. Fry sandwiches on both sides until the outside is toasted and the cheese is melted.

By mindy

Reuben Crescent Bake

Reuben Crescent Bake

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
  2. 2 Mix sauerkraut and salad dressing together in a bowl until well combined. Unroll crescent roll dough, and cut dough in half; place one half of the dough onto a floured work surface, and pinch the perforations of the dough closed to make 1 sheet. Roll dough sheet out to about 12 inches square, and fit the dough into the prepared baking sheet. Pinch perforations closed on 2nd half of dough; roll out to about 9 inches square, and set aside.
  3. 3 Prebake dough crust in the baking dish in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven, and place 4 slices of cheese into the bottom of the crust; top cheese slices with the corned beef, and spread with the sauerkraut mixture. Lay 4 remaining slices of Swiss cheese on top of the sauerkraut mixture. Lay the 2nd sheet of crescent roll dough onto the filled baking sheet, and press the top crust down onto the edges of the dish to seal. Brush with beaten egg white.
  4. 4 Bake in the oven until the cheese is melted and the crust is golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes; let stand about 5 minutes before slicing.

By Patti Barrett

Bavarian Style Meatballs

Bavarian Style Meatballs

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
240 min
Total
245 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix sauerkraut, cranberry sauce, chili sauce, water, and brown sugar together in a mixing bowl until well combined.
  2. 2 Place meatballs into a slow cooker. Pour in sauce and mix until meatballs are coated. Cover and cook on Medium, stirring occasionally, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C), about 4 hours.

By Ter Denlinger

Goose and Kraut

Goose and Kraut

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
300 min
Total
330 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Clean goose under cold running water, paying special attention to the cavity. Poke holes all over the goose using a paring knife. This allows some of the fat to escape while cooking. Place breast-side up onto a broiler pan or roasting rack, and cover loosely with aluminum foil.
  2. 2 Bake for about 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until very tender. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
  3. 3 Combine the shredded potatoes, sauerkraut, applesauce, and brown sugar in a slow-cooker. Remove as much meat from the goose as you can, leaving meat in large pieces. Add them to the mixture in the slow cooker. Place the lid on the cooker and cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours.

By M

Pastrami Reuben Sandwich

Pastrami Reuben Sandwich

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Spread dressing onto one side of each bread slice. Top 1/2 of the slices with sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and pastrami, then top with remaining bread, dressing-side down. Spread margarine on the outside of each sandwich.
  2. 2 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Grill sandwiches in the hot skillet until bread is golden brown, fillings are hot, and cheese is melted, 3 to 5 minutes per side.

By Beverly Burton

New York Dog Pretzel Bites

New York Dog Pretzel Bites

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil over high. Add hot dogs; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  2. 2 Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add onions and saute until onions are soft and have started to brown, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Drain hot dogs. Slice each into 8 rounds.
  4. 4 Arrange Snack Factory® Pretzel Crisps® on a serving platter. Top with about a teaspoon sauerkraut and a hot dog round. Drizzle with mustard and top with grilled onions.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Pressure Cooker Pork

Pressure Cooker Pork

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a pressure cooker over medium heat; brown pork tenderloins in the hot oil, about 5 minutes per side. Distribute sauerkraut around the pieces of pork and pour in water and apple juice; sprinkle with fennel seeds.
  2. 2 Cover pressure cooker and bring to full pressure; cook for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and release the pressure according to manufacturer's instructions. Place potatoes into the cooker, reseal, and bring back up to full pressure over medium heat; cook at full pressure for 5 more minutes. Remove from heat, release pressure, and serve.

By BGILL

Lazy Pierogi

Lazy Pierogi

3.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
80 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the sauerkraut and onion in a large skillet over medium-low heat with enough water to cover. Simmer 1 hour, or until most of the water has cooked off.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add rotini and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  3. 3 In a medium skillet over medium heat, saute the mushrooms in 2 tablespoons of the butter for about 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Stir the remaining butter, cooked pasta, and cream of mushroom soup into the sauerkraut mixture. Cook and stir 15 minutes, or until heated through.

By Bea Gassman