Sausage Potato & Sauerkraut Skillet
Kielbasa, potatoes and Coca-ColaⓇ-infused sauerkraut creates a winning combination for a traditional and comforting skillet meal.
- Author: Sara
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
For the Coca-ColaⓇ Sauerkraut
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 14 ounce can sauerkraut, drained and rinsed
- 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 can (12 fluid ounces) Coca-ColaⓇ
For the Skillet
- 6 baby red potatoes, cleaned and cubed
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 14 ounces Kielbasa sausage, sliced
- 2 cups prepared Coca-ColaⓇ sauerkraut
Instructions
For the Sauerkraut
- Melt the butter in a large skillet and saute onions until translucent.
- Stir in the sauerkraut, vinegar, brown sugar and Coca-ColaⓇ.
- Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour.
- Remove cover, increase to medium heat and allow the liquid to cook down for about 15 minutes.
- Set sauerkraut aside or refrigerate until ready to prepare skillet meal.
For the Skillet
- In a large skillet, saute the potatoes in butter for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Salt and pepper potatoes.
- Add the sausage and sauerkraut.
- Cook uncovered over medium heat for 5-10 minutes or until heated through, stirring now and then.
Notes
Often I prepare the sauerkraut for this dish the night before. It might just be me but I believe it’s even more flavorful the next day!