Kielbasa and sauerkraut cooked all day in the crockpot in beer and brown sugar! Slow Cooker Beer and Brown Sugar Kielbasa is perfect for your Superbowl party or an easy weeknight meal. It’s sweet and sour and delicious!
If you love kielbasa as much as I do, try Slow Cooker Apple Kielbasa Bites or Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Kielbasa!
Originally published December 11, 2011 which is WILD because how have I been posting recipes online for this long?
I’m bringing back a super old recipe today. Because, for some reason, it was the most popular recipe on my blog for New Years Eve and New Years Day even though the only photo it had was small and horizontal and pretty terrible.
But seeing everyone else make it made me want to make it again.
I mean, I had named it my number 1 most favorite recipe in my 2011 wrap up post and then I never made it again.
This is one of the easiest things you could possibly make for, say, the Superbowl. Or any party. Or a Wednesday dinner like we did this week.
I know it sounds weird and you probably don’t even like sauerkraut but just trust me on this one. It’s sour and sweet and my original blog post talked about how me and the person I lived with at the time argued over the leftovers. We were obsessed with it.
As far as the beer, use what you like, I guess? I… umm… bought the cans I thought were the cutest so don’t take my advice on beer.
Ingredients
- Beer
- Brown sugar
- Kielbasa
- Sauerkraut
Instructions
- Combine the beer and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, until the sugar melts and the mixture is slightly thickened; set aside.
- Cut the kielbasa into links and place in a slow cooker. Cover with the drained sauerkraut. Pour the beer and brown sugar mixture over top.
- Cook on high for 4 to 6 hours, or on low for 8 to 10 hours.
- Serve on a toasted hot dog bun.
What Size Slow Cooker Should I Use?
I use my 6 quart slow cooker for this kielbasa and that’s probably the smallest one I would recommend for this recipe. You can definitely use an 8 quart if that’s what you have.
How Long Is Kielbasa Good For?
Cooked kielbasa is good for up to 4 days. Make sure to store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
These glass airtight containers are my favorite for all leftovers.
More Slow Cooker Recipes
- Slow Cooker Cheeseburgers
- Slow Cooker Hawaiian Meatballs
- Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak
- Slow Cooker Sweet and Spicy BBQ Meatballs
- Slow Cooker Cool Ranch Chicken
Beer & Brown Sugar Kielbasa
Ingredients
- 12 ounces beer
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 pounds kielbasa
- 16 ounces sauerkraut, drained well
Instructions
- Combine the beer and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, until the sugar melts and the mixture is slightly thickened; set aside.
- Cut the kielbasa into links and place in a slow cooker. Cover with the drained sauerkraut. Pour the beer and brown sugar mixture over top. Cook on high for 4 to 6 hours, or on low for 8 to 10 hours.
- Serve on a toasted hot dog bun.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 460Total Fat: 34gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 83mgSodium: 1460mgCarbohydrates: 23gFiber: 1gSugar: 18gProtein: 15g
Billy says
Such a great recipe. My family is going to love this. Cannot wait to make this at home. Thank you for sharing!
Billy says
Thanks so much for this recipe! I love beer and sausage / kielbasa recipes. Definitely one of my favorites. I’ve never tried using brown sugar though! Can’t wait to try this at home!
Meadie Schinkle says
I don’t have a taste for beer but this sounds great. Since I don’t drink beer, is there a certain brand you use or just any brand.
Mary says
the brown sugar in the beer not thickening up
Laura says
Growing up, kielbasa and kraut were always standards. My dad will absolutely love this! I’m making this next time he’s over for dinner.
Elaine says
My grandmother used to make kielbasa, so it is still my favorite sausage. The flavor combination sounds so delicious. Can’t wait to try this recipe.
natalie (the sweets life) says
so glad your site is back up and i hope re-entering the recipes is going well!
i’m not a beer drinker but i love the flavor it adds to foods! plus, this is a crockpot meal, which i am all about right now! yum!
DessertForTwo says
I’m Czech, so I grew up with kielbasa & kraut! I love it! Thanks for a new recipe for me to try :)
Deb @ Ate by Ate says
Oh, YUM!!! I love kielbasa and sauerkraut too!!
Kita says
That just got added to my menu for this week.
Tracey says
My husband would be a very happy camper if I made him this!
Carrie@ Bakeaholic Mama says
When I saw this recipe on Brown Eyed Baker like month or 2 ago. I made it right away. It is now one of our favorite meals!!