Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 4 medium potatoes ((chopped in large chunks))
  • 1 small yellow onion ((sliced))
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ¾ tsp crushed red pepper ((optional))
  • ½ tsp caraway seeds ((optional))
  • 2 oz bacon ((4 slices))
  • 4 cloves garlic ((diced))
  • 8 links German sausages or 2 lbs. kielbasa ((fully cooked))
  • 1 medium Granny Smith apple ((chopped in large chunks))
  • 1 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 lb. sauerkraut ((drained))
  • 6 oz German beer ((¾ of a cup))

Instruction

  • Peel potatoes and slice in half. Chop each half into thirds. Next, peel the garlic and roughly chop the apple.
  • Slice the onion, and mix with the potatoes. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper. If using caraway seeds, add them too. 
  • Slice the sausage on the bias (at an angle).
  • Select the “saute” setting on your pressure cooker/Instant Pot. Add diced bacon until some of the fat is rendered (if it’s too lean, add 1 T. oil)
  • Add the potatoes and onions and saute until they begin to brown (approximately 3 minutes).
  • Next, add the sausage and garlic and saute a few minutes longer.
  • Add the chopped apple to a bowl, along with the brown sugar, sauerkraut, and 6 ounces of beer. 
  • Drink the rest of the beer while you work on dinner, you deserve it! 
  • Stir the contents of the bowl and add to the Instant pot/pressure cooker.
  • Lock the lid and seal the vent. Select “pressure cook” and set the timer to 5 minutes.
  • (It will take approximately 5 minutes to seal and start counting down). 
  • After the time has elapsed, do a “natural release” for 3 minutes.
  • Carefully remove the lid and serve.