Ingredients
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4 lbs sauerkraut, drained and rinsed (2 32-ounce jars)
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1 onion, chopped
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2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
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1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
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2 bay leaves
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12 juniper berries or 1/4 cup gin
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pepper
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16 ounces kielbasa, cut into 1/4 inch round slices
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2 cups white wine or 2 cups white grape juice
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4 cups chicken broth (or 4 cups water and 3 bouillon cubes)
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1 carrot, peeled and cut lengthwise in half and then sliced cross wise into thin 1/4 inch half circles
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1 1/2 teaspoons caraway seeds
Instructions
- Place the drained sauerkraut in the slow cooker.
- Add onion, carrot, garlic, caraway seeds, thyme, bay leaves, juniper berries or gin (if using) and pepper.
- Stir to combine.
- Place kielbasa on top of all.
- Pour in the wine (or grape juice) and broth on top.
- Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours.
- Discard bay leaves and serve.