Perfect for keto dieters and anyone that isn’t counting carbs, low-carb kielbasa and sauerkraut is tasty and filling!
What Is Kielbasa
It comes from Poland, which is why kielbasa is also called Polish sausage. It’s a u-shaped smoked meat that is made from pork shoulder.
It comes in a variety of different flavors and spice levels. Polish sausage is always keto-friendly because it’s made without any sugar or carbohydrate fillers.
Shopping List
Before you make kielbasa and sauerkraut, this is what you’ll need from the store. All of the exact ingredient amounts are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Smoked Kielbasa
- Butter
- Onion
- Sauerkraut
- Swerve Brown Sugar Substitute
- Caraway Seeds
- Black Pepper
Ingredient Substitutes
This is such an easy recipe that you’re sure to find ways to customize it and make it your own. Here are a few easy ingredient swaps you can make in this easy skillet dinner.
- Pork Loin cutlets instead of kielbasa
- Granulated Sugar Substitute instead of Brown Sugar Substitute
- Add fresh minced garlic
Best Sausage For Sauerkraut
It has a distinctly tangy flavor, but what kind of meat goes well with sauerkraut? Pork is traditionally cooked with this jarred cabbage. You can use pork chops, pork loin, or any type of smoked sausage.
Try it with some whole or sliced bratwurst for an entirely different taste and experience.
What To Eat With Kielbasa
Since this dinner has such a powerful flavor, I suggest serving it with mild sides. Keto radish salad is tasty but won’t overpower the kielbasa skillet meal.
Or add some keto everything bagel bites to the table, along with some ham and pickle roll ups. The flavors of both of those recipes go well with kielbasa sausage.
Storage
This is the perfect meal to make ahead. It stores perfectly in the refrigerator and is super-easy to reheat on the stove, in the microwave, or even in the air fryer.
How To Meal Prep
Store it in an airtight food storage container. Keep it in the refrigerator for up to three days.
How To Freeze
Store it in a freezer-safe bag or container. It will stay fresh in the freezer for up to six months.
How To Reheat
Here’s how to reheat it when you’re ready to eat it again.
- Microwave – cover with a paper towel or loose lid and heat on high for 1-3 minutes.
- Stove – reheat in a skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes. You might have to add a little bit of butter to the skillet to prevent it from sticking.
- Air Fryer – Place some aluminum foil in the air fryer basket and heat at 300F for about 10 minutes. This method will dry out the sauerkraut the most.
Making It
Here are some step-by-step pictures of the process that you’ll follow to make this filling and delicious keto kielbasa and sauerkraut recipe. The exact measurements and instructions are located in the printable recipe card just a little bit further below.
Servings: 4-5
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Directions
Cut the kielbasa into 5 sections.
In a large cast iron skillet over medium heat, add the butter and heat until bubbling.
Add the kielbasa and cook, turning often, 5 to 7 minutes or until lightly browned. Transfer the sausage to a plate and set aside.
To the same skillet over medium heat, add the diced onion and cook, stirring often and scraping up any browned bits, 5 to 7 minutes or until the onion is translucent.
Stir in the sauerkraut, brown sugar and caraway seeds, mixing well.
Add the kielbasa to the sauerkraut mixture and nestle the kielbasa sections into the sauerkraut. Cook 10 to 15 minutes or until the flavors are melded and the sausage is hot. Season to taste with pepper.
Serve with condiments such as stone ground mustard on the side.
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Low-Carb Kielbasa and Sauerkraut Skillet
Equipment
- Skillet
Ingredients
- 14 ounces Smoked Kielbasa
- 3 tbsp Butter
- 1 large Onion diced
- 32 ounces Sauerkraut
- 2 tsp Swerve Brown Sugar Substitute
- 1 tsp Caraway Seeds
- Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut the kielbasa into 5 sections. In a large cast iron skillet over medium heat, add the butter and heat until bubbling.
- Add the kielbasa and cook, turning often, 5 to 7 minutes or until lightly browned. Transfer the sausage to a plate and set aside.
- To the same skillet over medium heat, add the diced onion and cook, stirring often and scraping up any browned bits, 5 to 7 minutes or until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the sauerkraut, brown sugar and caraway seeds, mixing well.
- Add the kielbasa to the sauerkraut mixture and nestle the kielbasa sections into the sauerkraut. Cook 10 to 15 minutes or until the flavors are melded and the sausage is hot. Season to taste with pepper.
- Serve with condiments such as stone ground mustard on the side.
Notes
Keto Sausage Recipes
If you enjoyed learning how to make low-carb kielbasa and sauerkraut, here are some more tasty recipes you can make with sausage. They are some of my favorites!
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