Whether you prefer the convenience of oven-roasting or the hands-off approach of a slow cooker or crockpot, we have a sauerkraut recipe for you. No matter which recipe you choose, it’s sure to be a hit on game day, for a quick and easy weeknight dinner, or even as a traditional good luck New Year’s Day side dish.

If you don’t keep a bag of sauerkraut in your fridge at all times, you’re really missing out. It pretty much lasts forever without going bad, you can eat it as is or fancy it up with extra ingredients, and it’s also a quick and easy way to get a delicious and flavorful side dish on the table with little to no effort. Below, you’ll find some of our favorite crockpot, slow cooker, and oven-roasted sauerkraut recipes we’re sure you’ll enjoy, so don’t forget to pick up a bag or two the next time you visit your local market.

Dried Apple & Bourbon Oven-Baked Sauerkraut

This Dried Apple & Bourbon Oven-Baked Sauerkraut is a simple yet delicious side dish that combines the tanginess of sauerkraut with the sweetness of dried apples and brown sugar plus the bold and smoky flavor of bourbon. It’s the perfect side dish to add some variety to your meals and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser for any game day, cookout, or holiday gathering. If you’re looking for a new way to enjoy sauerkraut, be prepared to be blown away by this delicious sweet and tangy version.

Apple & Cranberry Oven-Roasted Sauerkraut

This sweet and sour one-dish recipe is one that will help you navigate mealtime on almost any busy weeknight. Not only is it the perfect side dish for any type of pork or sausage, but it also pairs extremely well with mashed potatoes. And, thanks to an apple, a few dried sweetened cranberries, and a touch of brown sugar, this oven-roasted sauerkraut has just the right amount of sweetness to help balance out its naturally sour flavor.

Oven-Roasted Sauerkraut with Beer

When it comes to a great football menu, you can never go wrong with sauerkraut. Either by itself as a side dish, or used as a condiment on your favorite hot dogs or brats, sauerkraut is always a delicious game day addition. This oven-roasted sauerkraut with beer, using only five simple ingredients, is guaranteed to be a winning touchdown recipe at your next game-day gathering.

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.

Sweet Cranberry Slow Cooker Sauerkraut

Imagine sauerkraut all dressed up in its holiday best, simmering away in a slow cooker with beer, maple syrup, brown sugar, and dried cranberries.

Autumn Crockpot Apple Sauerkraut

Give your crockpot sauerkraut the taste of autumn with the addition of seasonal apples, brown sugar, Oktoberfest beer, diced onion, and caraway seeds.

Crock-Pot Candied Bacon Sauerkraut

Just because New Year’s Day is over doesn’t mean that we can’t all use as much luck as we can get. This candied bacon-laced sauerkraut will leave you feeling lucky any day of the year.

Crockpot German Sauerkraut with Brats

If you’re looking for a delicious and easy meal to make on a busy weeknight, look no further than this Crockpot German Sauerkraut with Brats. This simple dish combines the tangy flavor of sauerkraut with the sweetness of apples and brown sugar, the kick of Dijon mustard, and a little bit of beer and butter for added flavor and richness. The best part? It all cooks together in a crockpot or slow cooker, making cleanup a breeze.

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