German Sausage and Sauerkraut Skillet

A hearty and flavorful skillet meal featuring German sausage, sauerkraut, apples, and onions, seasoned with caraway seeds and other complementary spices.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

650 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

3 items

Cost

£2.18/serving

Season:

☀️ Summer•🍂 Autumn

Meal Type:

Lunch•Dinner

Cuisine:

British

Cooking Style:

Quick & Easy

Mood:

Comfort Food

Ingredients

Servings

1lbGerman Sausage(Bratwurst, Kielbasa, or Knockwurst work well)

£4.50

32ozSauerkraut(Drained and rinsed (optional, for a less sour flavor))

£2.50

2mediumApple(Honeycrisp or Granny Smith, cored and sliced)

£0.80

1largeOnion(Sliced)

£0.40

1tspCaraway Seeds

£0.15

1tbspBrown Sugar(Optional, to balance the acidity of the sauerkraut)

£0.05

1tbspDijon Mustard(Adds a tangy depth of flavor)

£0.10

2tbspOlive Oil

£0.15

0.5tspSalt(Or to taste)

0.3tspBlack Pepper(Or to taste)

£0.05

Total Cost

£8.70

£2.18 per serving

Instructions

1.
Slice the German sausage into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
2.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3.
Add the sliced sausage and cook until browned on both sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
4.
Add the sliced onion to the skillet and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
5.
Add the sliced apples to the skillet with the onions and cook for another 3-5 minutes, until slightly softened.
6.
Stir in the sauerkraut, caraway seeds, brown sugar (if using), and Dijon mustard. Mix well to combine.
7.
Return the browned sausage to the skillet.
8.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
9.
Cover the skillet and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the sauerkraut is heated through and the flavors have melded together.
10.
Serve hot, enjoy!

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (350g)

650 kcal / 2720 kJ

Carbs

34g

13% of RDA

Fat

48g

69% of RDA

Protein

28g

56% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

9 g

30% of RDA

Sugar

17 g

19% of RDA

Sodium

1350 mg

59% of RDA

Saturated Fat

18 g

90% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a richer flavor, use bacon grease instead of olive oil to cook the sausage and onions.

If the sauerkraut is too sour for your taste, rinse it before adding it to the skillet.

Serve with mashed potatoes, spaetzle, or crusty bread for a complete meal.

Cooking Equipment

Large Skillet (preferably cast iron)

Cutting board

Knife

Wine Pairings

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German Sausage and Sauerkraut Skillet

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