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close up of serving dish with sauerkraut and sausage near a cast iron skillet

EASY SAUERKRAUT AND SAUSAGE SKILLET

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A simple dinner recipe on a budget, this meal takes less than 30 minutes to make.

Equipment

  • cast iron skillet

Ingredients

  • 1 lb sausage
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 32 oz sauerkraut drained, but not rinsed
  • 2 tsp packed brown sugar
  • 1 tsp caraway seeds optional
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cut the sausage into smaller sections.
    cutting board and chopped sausage
  • Add the butter to a large cast iron skillet and heat over medium heat until bubbling.
    cast iron skillet with pat of butter in it
  • Add the sausage and cook, turning often, 5 to 7 minutes or until lightly browned. Transfer the sausage to a plate and set aside.
    cast iron skillet with sausage sections
  • To the same skillet, add the diced onion and cook over medium heat, stirring often and scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes or until the onion is translucent.
    cast iron skillet with chopped onions
  • Stir in the sauerkraut, brown sugar and caraway seeds (if using). Mix well.
    cast iron skillet filled with sauerkraut ingredients
  • Add the sausage back into the skillet, nestling the sections into the sauerkraut. Cook 10 to 15 more minutes or until the sausage is reheated.
    cast iron skillet with sauerkraut and sausage
  • Season to taste with pepper.
  • Serve with condiments such as stone ground mustard on the side.