CROCK POT SAUERKRAUT AND KIELBASA RECIPES

Steps:

• In a large saucepan or skillet set over medium-high heat, heat butter until foaming, then add kielbasa. Cook, flipping the pieces, until the kielbasa is browned, about 5 minutes. Remove the kielbasa and set aside.
• Add the onion to the pan and cook, stirring often, until the onion is soft and slightly browned, about 10 minutes. Add the sauerkraut and cook for a few minutes then return kielbasa to pan. Add the stock and cook until the kielbasa is cooked through, about 30 minutes. Season to taste with salt. Serve.

Steps:

• Rub pork roast with salt and pepper.
• Make tiny slits in meat and insert slivers of garlic (or just sprinkle on some garlic powder).
• Place in broiler pan and broil about 15-20 minutes to remove excess fat. Check frequently.(I oftentimes just brown on all sides in frying pan).
• Mix hot water and soy sauce.
• Put one sliced onion in bottom of crockpot.
• Add browned pork roast and remaining onion and other ingredients.
• Cover and cook on high for 4 or so hours. (This is how long it takes in my Westbend slow cooker). Low setting would probably be 6-8 hours.
• To thicken gravy: Remove roast to serving platter. Blend 2 tablespoons cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water to form a smooth paste. Stir well and let come to a boil. Doesn't get too thick which is how we like it).