Sausage and Sauerkraut Skillet

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

A QiMeal recipe · Updated

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

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. 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)

kcal420
Protein18 g
Carbohydrates12 g
of which sugars5 g
Fat34 g
of which saturated10 g
Fibre4 g
Sodium1100 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.

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