Slow Cooker Polish Sausage, Sauerkraut, and Potatoes

This Polish Sausage, Sauerkraut, and Potatoes recipe is a comforting dish filled with traditional Eastern European flavors. Slow cooking allows the ingredients to blend together beautifully, with the tangy sauerkraut creating a flavorful base while the sausage adds smoky, savory richness throughout the meal. Caraway seeds bring a warm, earthy note that balances the sharpness of the sauerkraut and completes this hearty dish.

🥘 Ingredients

Main Ingredients

Ingredient	Amount
Polish sausage, cut into large pieces	1½ lbs
Sauerkraut with juices	16 oz
Gold potatoes, cut into large chunks	5–6 medium

Liquids & Seasonings

Ingredient	Amount
Chicken broth	½ cup
Caraway seeds	1 teaspoon
Bay leaf	1
Salt and black pepper	To taste

👩‍🍳 Directions

Step 1: Add the Sauerkraut

Spread the sauerkraut across the bottom of the slow cooker, including the liquid from the package.

Tip: Keeping the brine adds extra flavor and helps season the potatoes as they cook.

Step 2: Layer the Ingredients

Place the potato chunks evenly over the sauerkraut. Arrange the Polish sausage pieces on top of the potatoes.

Step 3: Add the Seasoned Liquid

In a small bowl, combine the chicken broth, caraway seeds, and bay leaf. Pour the mixture over the sausage and potatoes, then season with salt and pepper.

Step 4: Slow Cook

Cover and cook on HIGH for about 4 hours, or until the potatoes are fork-tender and the sausage is fully warmed through.

Step 5: Combine and Serve

Remove the bay leaf before serving. Gently stir the ingredients together, allowing the sauerkraut juices and sausage flavors to coat the potatoes evenly.

Serve warm for a simple, filling meal with classic comfort-food appeal.