My mother was a firm believer in crock pot cooking. Since we also liked Sauerkraut, I think it is our German blood, this recipe was a natural for us. This was a quick and easy meal for a big family like ours.
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| Artwork by Pamela Jo |
Sausage and Kraut Meal (slow cooker)
Ingredients:
8 strips bacon, cut into small pieces
1 ½ Tbs flour
2 (1 ½ lb) cans sauerkraut
2 sm apples, cubed
3 Tbs brown sugar
1 ½ tsp caraway seeds
3 lbs Polish sausage cut into 1 ½ inch pieces
½ c beer
Directions:
Fry bacon until crisp, remove from skillet and drain on paper towels. Add flour to bacon drippings and blend well. Stir in sauerkraut, mix well. Place sauerkraut mixture and bacon pieces in slow cooker. Add all other ingredients. Stir together thoroughly. Cover and cook on low for 7 to 9 hours. (High 3 to 4 hours.)
