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Crockpot Kielbasa and Sauerkraut for New Year’s Day

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A simple New Year’s Day classic made with kielbasa and sauerkraut. This easy, gut-friendly dish is rooted in good-luck tradition and comes together with minimal prep for a comforting, nourishing start to the year.

Ingredients

  • 2–3 lbs kielbasa sausage, sliced into large chunks

  • 24–32 oz sauerkraut (lightly drained, not rinsed)

  • 1 medium onion, sliced

  • 1–2 apples, diced

  • 1 cup chicken broth or water

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • Optional: ½ tsp caraway seeds, 1–2 cloves garlic, 1 bay leaf

Instructions

  • Add sliced onions to the bottom of the crockpot.

  • Add sauerkraut.

  • Add sliced kielbasa.

  • Add apples if using.

  • Pour broth around the mixture.

  • Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours.

  • Stir before serving.

Notes

  • Kielbasa is traditionally pork-based and commonly used in pork and sauerkraut recipes.

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