Prep time: 15 mins | Cook time: 8 hrs | Total time: 8 hrs 15 mins | Yield: 12 SERVINGS
Slow Cooker recipes are my weakness. I have a long list of my favorite slow cooker recipes and this Beer and Brown Sugar Kielbasa is on top of that list. It is incredibly easy to make and requires just four ingredients (kielbasa, beer, sauerkraut, and brown sugar). It is the perfect easy weeknight meal that is also excellent for parties!
I love the sweet and sour flavors of this beer and brown sugar kielbasa. This has been the most requested at home, especially when I am having guests. My husband a big fan of sauerkraut and he favors all things with sauerkraut in them. And he is obsessed with this dish! As for the beer, you can use anything you like. I always use my husband’s favorite.
For this recipe, I suggest making this in an 8-quart slow cooker. I use 6-quart but it is what is available. If you are wondering how long you can keep cooked kielbasa. It’ll be good for up to 4 days. Simply keep it in an airtight container and store it in the fridge.
Enjoy this beer and brown sugar kielbasa on a toasted hot dog bun with your preferred side for an easy weeknight meal that is great for entertaining, too!
INGREDIENTS
3 lbs kielbasa
1 c. brown sugar
16 oz. sauerkraut, drained well
12 oz. Beer
HOW TO MAKE BEER & BROWN SUGAR KIELBASA
Step 1: In a saucepan, whisk the beer and brown sugar over medium heat until the sugar has melted and the mixture is a little thick. Set aside.
Step 2: Into links, cut the kielbasa, and place them in a slow cooker. Add the drained sauerkraut followed by the beer and brown sugar mixture on top.
Step 3: Set to cook for 4 to 6 hours on high or 8 to 10 hours on low.
Step 4: When done, serve the beer and brown sugar kielbasa on a toasted hot dog bun. Enjoy!
NUTRITION FACTS:
YIELD: 12 SERVING SIZE: 1
Amount Per Serving: CALORIES: 460 | TOTAL FAT: 34g | SATURATED FAT: 11g | TRANS FAT: 0g | UNSATURATED FAT: 20g | CHOLESTEROL: 83mg | SODIUM: 1460mg | CARBOHYDRATES: 23g | FIBER: 1g | SUGAR: 18g | PROTEIN: 15g
Ingredients
- 3 lbs kielbasa
- 1 c. brown sugar
- 16 oz. sauerkraut, drained well
- 12 oz. Beer
Instructions
Step 1: In a saucepan, whisk the beer and brown sugar over medium heat until the sugar has melted and the mixture is a little thick. Set aside.
Step 2: Into links, cut the kielbasa, and place them in a slow cooker. Add the drained sauerkraut followed by the beer and brown sugar mixture on top.
Step 3: Set to cook for 4 to 6 hours on high or 8 to 10 hours on low.
Step 4: When done, serve the beer and brown sugar kielbasa on a toasted hot dog bun. Enjoy!
