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One Pot Sauerkraut and Sausage with Rice
Comforting one pot sauerkraut and sausage with rice – an easy one-pan meal that’s warm, comforting and a family favorite!

One pot sauerkraut and sausage with rice – an easy one-pan meal that’s warm, comforting and a family favorite! If you have been following my cooking creations for a while, you probably already know that I love easy and quick one pan meals. This is another favorite go-to recipe of mine that i love and make often when I am short on time. Sauerkraut and sausage is a traditional German meal, and it reminds me of my college years in Germany. I decided to add a little twist to it by adding rice and few vegetables. It is so delicious and flavorful! Even my husband who doesn’t like to eat sauerkraut by itself loves this dish. I usually use this brand sauerkraut and am very happy with its taste and texture.

This recipe makes about 4 – 6 serving sizes depending on your appetite. It also refrigerates well for several days – I like to make a large skillet of this one pot sauerkraut and sausage with rice and have the leftovers for lunch the next day.
You can also substitute cabbage for the sauerkraut and cook it in the beginning with the onion, garlic, and carrots.
Happy cooking! What is your favorite way to eat sauerkraut or cabbage?
How To Make One Pot Sauerkraut and Sausage with Rice
What you need
3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
10 oz sausage, sliced into thin rounds
1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 large carrot, sliced and halved
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp oregano
2 cups chicken stock
1 cup rice (I used basmati rice)
1 tomato, chopped
3 cups sauerkraut
Instructions
Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat, and cook sliced sausage rounds for a few minutes on both sides. Transfer to a plate.
Heat the remaining 2 Tbsp olive oil on medium-high, and add the chopped onion, garlic, and carrot. Season with salt, pepper and oregano. Cook until vegetables are tender, and stir occasionally.
Add chicken stock to the skillet, rice and chopped tomato. Cook rice mixture according to package instructions for the rice. Bring to a boil, stir again, then cover and simmer on low heat until liquid has evaporated and rice is cooked.
Add sauerkraut to the skillet and stir. Serve warm.

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One Pot Sauerkraut and Sausage with Rice
Comforting one pot sauerkraut and sausage with rice – an easy one-pan meal that’s warm, comforting and a family favorite! Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 10 oz sausage, sliced into thin rounds
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 large carrot, sliced and halved
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup rice, I used basmati rice
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 3 cups sauerkraut
Instructions
- Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat, and cook sliced sausage rounds for a few minutes on both sides. Transfer to a plate.
- Heat the remaining 2 Tbsp olive oil on medium-high, and add the chopped onion, garlic, and carrot. Season with salt, pepper, and oregano. Cook until vegetables are tender, and stir occasionally.
- Add chicken stock to the skillet, rice and chopped tomato. Cook rice mixture according to package instructions for the rice. Bring to a boil, stir again, then cover and simmer on low heat until liquid has evaporated and rice is cooked.
- Add sauerkraut to the skillet and stir. Serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving: 280 g
- Calories: 373 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 36 mg
- Sodium: 1087 mg
- Potassium: 416 mg
- Fiber: 3 g
- Sugar: 3 g
- Vitamin A: 1745 IU
- Vitamin C: 13.2 mg
- Calcium: 46 mg
- Iron: 2.1 mg
Nutrition Disclaimer: Nutritional values are estimates and may vary with ingredients, brands, and portion sizes. For accuracy, use your preferred nutrition calculator.








