Sausage Sauerkraut and Potatoes
An easy one-pan sausage sauerkraut and potatoes dinner made with smoky kielbasa, golden potatoes, tangy sauerkraut, onion, garlic, Dijon mustard, and simple seasonings. This hearty German-inspired or Polish-inspired skillet meal is perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
For the Sausage Sauerkraut and Potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 14 ounces kielbasa or smoked sausage sliced into ½-inch rounds
- 1½ pounds baby potatoes Yukon Gold potatoes, or red potatoes, cut into ½-inch pieces
- 1 medium yellow onion thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon caraway seeds optional
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth or water
- 1 jar sauerkraut 24 ounces, drained
- 1½ tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 small apple peeled and diced, optional
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar optional
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley or dill for serving
Optional Serving Ideas
- Whole-grain mustard or Dijon mustard
- Rye bread pretzel rolls, or crusty bread
- Chopped green onions
- Extra black pepper
- Apple slices or applesauce
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet with a lid over medium-high heat.
- Add sliced kielbasa or smoked sausage in a single layer. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, turning once, until browned. Transfer the sausage to a plate.
- Add diced potatoes to the same skillet. Season with smoked paprika, caraway seeds if using, black pepper, and salt. Stir well.
- Add chicken broth or water. Cover the skillet and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the potatoes begin to soften.
- Remove the lid and cook potatoes for 5 to 7 more minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and fork-tender.
- Push the potatoes to one side of the skillet. Add sliced onion and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
- Add drained sauerkraut, Dijon mustard, diced apple if using, and apple cider vinegar if using. Stir everything together.
- Return the browned sausage to the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until hot and flavorful.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Add more mustard, black pepper, or a small splash of broth if needed.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or dill. Serve hot with mustard and bread if desired.