Apple & Red Cabbage Slow-Cooker Sauerkraut

September 26, 2018 by · Leave a Comment

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Apple & Red Cabbage Slow-Cooker Sauerkraut - This may just be the most perfect autumn vegetable side dish you'll ever feed your family. Red cabbage, crisp fall apples, and a sweet and tangy balsamic sauce give this slow-cooked sauerkraut a truly unique flavor with almost no work involved. Simply dump all of the ingredients into a slow cooker, stir, and then cook on low for 8 hours. All that's left to do is add in some chopped red apples, stir, and then serve. It really is that simple.

This may just be the most perfect autumn vegetable side dish you’ll ever feed your family. Red cabbage, crisp fall apples, and a sweet and tangy balsamic sauce give this slow-cooked sauerkraut a truly unique flavor with almost no work involved. Simply dump all of the ingredients into a slow cooker, stir, and then cook on low for 8 hours. All that’s left to do is add in some chopped red apples, stir, and then serve. It really is that simple.

Fall is definitely the busiest time of year for me, which means that there are many nights when B.O.B. Bob and I go to bed having eaten only several small bags of Halloween-shaped pretzels and not a whole lot of anything else. Yeah, yeah, I know, our eating habits could use some serious work. That’s where this sweet and tangy slow-cooker sauerkraut comes in.

This is one of those rare crockpot recipes where almost no work is involved. Meaning there’s no browning or sautéing of ingredients required ahead of time. Simply toss everything into a slow-cooker, stir, and then leave for 8 hours. Right before serving, stir in a few chopped apples and dinner is served. It’s not quite the same as Halloween-shaped pretzels, but hey, you gotta eat “real food” every so often, right?

Apple & Red Cabbage Slow-Cooker Sauerkraut - This may just be the most perfect autumn vegetable side dish you'll ever feed your family. Red cabbage, crisp fall apples, and a sweet and tangy balsamic sauce give this slow-cooked sauerkraut a truly unique flavor with almost no work involved. Simply dump all of the ingredients into a slow cooker, stir, and then cook on low for 8 hours. All that's left to do is add in some chopped red apples, stir, and then serve. It really is that simple.

Ingredients:

  • 1 (32-oz.) Bag Sauerkraut, Rinsed & Drained
  • 1 (8-oz.) Bag Shredded Red Cabbage
  • 1 Cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 Cup Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon Mustard Seeds
  • 1 Teaspoon Finely Ground Black Pepper
  • 4 Tablespoons Butter
  • 2 Red Apples, Cored & Chopped

Apple & Red Cabbage Slow-Cooker Sauerkraut - This may just be the most perfect autumn vegetable side dish you'll ever feed your family. Red cabbage, crisp fall apples, and a sweet and tangy balsamic sauce give this slow-cooked sauerkraut a truly unique flavor with almost no work involved. Simply dump all of the ingredients into a slow cooker, stir, and then cook on low for 8 hours. All that's left to do is add in some chopped red apples, stir, and then serve. It really is that simple.

Directions:

  1. Place the sauerkraut, red cabbage, sugar, vinegar, mustard seeds, and black pepper in a slow-cooker; stir until well combined.
  2. Cut the butter into 8 pieces and place it on top of the mixture.
  3. Cook for 8 hours on low temperature.
  4. Add the chopped apples to the sauerkraut; stir to combine.

Apple & Red Cabbage Slow-Cooker Sauerkraut - This may just be the most perfect autumn vegetable side dish you'll ever feed your family. Red cabbage, crisp fall apples, and a sweet and tangy balsamic sauce give this slow-cooked sauerkraut a truly unique flavor with almost no work involved. Simply dump all of the ingredients into a slow cooker, stir, and then cook on low for 8 hours. All that's left to do is add in some chopped red apples, stir, and then serve. It really is that simple.

Suggestions:

  • You can use either unsalted or salted butter in this recipe. It really just depends on what you prefer.
  • If you can’t find a bag of shredded red cabbage at your local market, replace it with a finely chopped small head of red cabbage.
  • I add the chopped apples to the sauerkraut and red cabbage mixture after it has cooked because it lends a much better texture.

Apple & Red Cabbage Slow-Cooker Sauerkraut - This may just be the most perfect autumn vegetable side dish you'll ever feed your family. Red cabbage, crisp fall apples, and a sweet and tangy balsamic sauce give this slow-cooked sauerkraut a truly unique flavor with almost no work involved. Simply dump all of the ingredients into a slow cooker, stir, and then cook on low for 8 hours. All that's left to do is add in some chopped red apples, stir, and then serve. It really is that simple.

Improvements:

  • Slice a package of kielbasa into small chunks, brown it in a skillet, and then add it to the sauerkraut mixture.
  • Add finely chopped Basic Candied Bacon to the sauerkraut.
  • For variety, replace the apples with pears.

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Apple & Red Cabbage Slow-Cooker Sauerkraut

Apple & Red Cabbage Slow-Cooker Sauerkraut

Ingredients:

  • 1 (32-oz.) Bag Sauerkraut, Rinsed & Drained
  • 1 (8-oz.) Bag Shredded Red Cabbage
  • 1 Cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 Cup Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon Mustard Seeds
  • 1 Teaspoon Finely Ground Black Pepper
  • 4 Tablespoons Butter
  • 2 Red Apples, Cored & Chopped

Directions:

  1. Place the sauerkraut, red cabbage, sugar, vinegar, mustard seeds, and black pepper in a slow-cooker; stir until well combined.
  2. Cut the butter into 8 pieces and place it on top of the mixture.
  3. Cook for 8 hours on low temperature.
  4. Add the chopped apples to the sauerkraut; stir to combine.
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Apple & Red Cabbage Slow-Cooker Sauerkraut - This may just be the most perfect autumn vegetable side dish you'll ever feed your family. Red cabbage, crisp fall apples, and a sweet and tangy balsamic sauce give this slow-cooked sauerkraut a truly unique flavor with almost no work involved. Simply dump all of the ingredients into a slow cooker, stir, and then cook on low for 8 hours. All that's left to do is add in some chopped red apples, stir, and then serve. It really is that simple.

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