
Sausage and Sauerkraut Skillet
Sausage and Sauerkraut Skillet · ready in 25 min · 4 servings · 420 kcal per serving · easy · 5 ingredients
Savory sausage seared until golden and tossed with tender onions, fragrant garlic, and tangy sauerkraut for a comforting, hearty dish with bold, rustic flavor.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 25 min
- Serves
- 4
- kcal
- 420
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients · 4 servings
- 450 gSausage
- 500 gSauerkraut
- 150 gOnion
- 12 gGarlic
- 30 gOlive oil
Equipment
stovetop, chef knife, colander, cutting board, serving spoon, skillet, wooden spoon
Instructions
- Prep ingredients
Slice the sausage lengthwise, then cut into half-moon pieces; dice the onion, mince the garlic, and drain the sauerkraut using a colander. · 5 min
What to look for: even half-moon pieces
- Sauté aromatics
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until the onion turns translucent. · 5 min
What to look for: onion looks soft and glossy
- Brown sausage
Add the sliced sausage to the skillet and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the pieces are well browned on the outside. · 6 min
When it is done: Sausage is hot throughout and reaches a safe internal temperature of 71°C or 160°F.
- Add sauerkraut
Stir the drained sauerkraut into the skillet and cook until everything is heated through, then spoon the mixture onto plates and serve warm. · 4 min
What to look for: steam rises evenly from the skillet
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 420 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbohydrates | 12 g |
| of which sugars | 5 g |
| Fat | 34 g |
| of which saturated | 10 g |
| Fibre | 4 g |
| Sodium | 1100 mg |
Nutri-ScoreD
Allergens
None of the 14 major allergens, per our data.
May contain: histamine, fodmap high
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 3 days
- Freezer: yes, up to 2 months
Ingredient substitutions
Sausage
- Smoked turkey sausage: Choose fully cooked sausage for best searing.
- Chicken sausage: Brown slightly longer to develop flavor.
Sauerkraut
- Red cabbage: Add splash of vinegar for tang.
- Kimchi: Expect spicier flavor.
Onion
- Shallot: Sweeter and more delicate flavor.
- Leek: Use white and light green parts only.
Garlic
- Garlic paste: Add later to avoid burning.
Olive oil
- Avocado oil: Higher smoke point than olive oil.
- Butter: Adds richness but increases fat.







