Sausage Kraut (crockpot)

Recipe Name: SAUSAGE KRAUT (CROCKPOT)
Category: CROCKPOT
Serves: 4

1 (32 oz) bag sauerkraut (from deli or meat section)
1/2 cup dark brown sugar packed
1 large onion chopped coarsely
1 pound Polish sausage fat-free
1 teaspo caraway seeds optional

  1. Place sauerkraut in colander, and rinse well with cold water. Squeeze dry. Put into a large bowl.

  2. Add brown sugar, onion, and seeds, if desired. Mix well until kraut is a delicate caramel color.

  3. Place kraut mixture in a greased crock pot. Slice the sausage into large chunks, and place on top of the kraut.

  4. Cook on low heat for about 6 hours. If feasible, stir about half way through cooking time.

  5. Serve hot with mashed potatoes.

bw’s note: diced apple added to this is great.