Wurstfest Sausage & Sauerkraut Skillet

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A hearty one-pan meal celebrating New Braunfels' German heritage, featuring smoky sausages and tangy sauerkraut with a hint of caraway. This German-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs smoked sausage, sauerkraut, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 580 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 German cuisine 580 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 12 oz smoked sausage slices and cook for 5-6 minutes until golden brown and crisp on both sides, turning occasionally.
  2. Step 2: Add 10 oz sauerkraut, 1 small diced yellow onion, and 1 tsp caraway seeds to the skillet. Stir to combine and cook for 4 minutes until the onion softens and sauerkraut releases liquid.
  3. Step 3: Sprinkle 2 tbsp all-purpose flour over the mixture and stir constantly for 1 minute until thickened. Gradually pour in 1/2 cup beef broth while whisking to prevent lumps, then simmer for 3 minutes until sauce coats the back of a spoon.
  4. Step 4: Reduce heat to low, add 2 tbsp butter and 3 thin dill pickle slices, stirring until melted and incorporated. Serve immediately over 4 toasted sourdough slices.

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