Debreziner Sausage with Potatoes and Sauerkraut
This hearty Austrian-inspired dish features flavorful Debreziner sausages pan-fried until golden. Served alongside tender boiled potatoes and tangy sauerkraut, it's a comforting and satisfying meal perfect for a cooler evening.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 45 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 514 kcal
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 4 pcsdebreziner sausage, scored
- 750 gpotato, peeled and quartered
- 500 gsauerkraut, drained
- 1 pcsyellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbspvegetable oil
- 0.5 tspcaraway seed
- 120 mlchicken broth
- 1 pinchsalt
- 1 pinchblack pepper, freshly ground
garnish
- 2 tbspfresh parsley, chopped
Equipment
serving plates · large skillet · large pot · wooden spoon · cutting board · knife
The method
Step by step
- 1
Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add a pinch of salt and bring to a boil over high heat.
About 10 min
- 2
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer the potatoes until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain well and set aside.
About 20 min
- 3
While the potatoes are cooking, heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
About 2 min
- 4
Add the chopped yellow onion to the skillet and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
About 7 min
- 5
Stir in the caraway seeds and cook for another minute until fragrant.
About 1 min
- 6
Add the drained sauerkraut and chicken broth to the skillet. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
About 10 min
- 7
In a separate pan, cook the scored debreziner sausages over medium heat until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
About 10 min
Cook’s note: Scoring the sausages helps them cook evenly and prevents them from bursting.
- 8
Season the sauerkraut with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 9
Serve the Debreziner sausages with the sauerkraut and boiled potatoes. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 514.2kcal
- Protein
- 20.6g
- Carbs
- 42.8g
- Fat
- 29g
- Fibre
- 8.4g
- Sugar
- 6g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently in a microwave or on the stovetop over low heat until warmed through.
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