Sauerkraut and Smokies

Sauerkraut and little smoked sausages simmer for hours in a sweet, tangy sauce flavored with cola soda in this easy, make-ahead slow cooker meal that's great for game day.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 8 hr
• Total Time: 8 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 336 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can cola-flavored carbonated beverage
• 8 apples - peeled, cored and sliced
• 1 (32 ounce) package sauerkraut with juice
• 4 (16 ounce) packages cocktail-size smoked link sausages
• 1.5 cups apple juice
• 0.5 cup brown sugar, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place the apples, sauerkraut with juice, and smoked sausages into a slow cooker.

Step 2

In a bowl, stir together the cola, apple juice, and brown sugar until the sugar dissolves. Pour the cola mixture into the slow cooker. Stir to combine, cook on High for 2 hours, then on Low for 6 to 8 hours.