Slow Cooker Knockwurst with Sauerkraut and Apples

This slow cooker recipe for Knockwurst with Sauerkraut and Apples is a classic German-inspired dish that is hearty, flavorful, and perfect for a comforting meal. The knockwurst sausages are slow-cooked with sauerkraut, apples, onions, and spices, creating a delicious blend of savory and slightly sweet flavors. The long cooking time allows the flavors to meld together and the sausages to become tender and juicy. Serve this dish with a side of mashed potatoes or crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce.

Ingredients

• 1 package knockwurst sausages
• 2 cups sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
• 2 apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup apple juice or chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a slow cooker, combine sauerkraut, apples, onion, apple juice or chicken broth, brown sugar, mustard, caraway seeds, salt, and pepper.
2. Add the knockwurst sausages to the slow cooker, nestling them into the sauerkraut mixture.
3. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 4 hours, until the sausages are cooked through and tender.
4. Serve the knockwurst with sauerkraut and apples hot from the slow cooker, spooning some of the flavorful sauce over the sausages.
5. Enjoy with mashed potatoes or crusty bread.

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