How to Make Instant Pot® Kielbasa, Sauerkraut, and Potato - A Step-by-Step Guide

Instant Pot® Kielbasa, Sauerkraut, and Potato is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner or a satisfying meal for a crowd. This traditional Polish recipe is made with kielbasa, sauerkraut, and potatoes, all cooked together in the Instant Pot® for a convenient and hands-off cooking experience.

The Instant Pot® has gained popularity for its ability to quickly and effortlessly prepare delicious meals, and this Kielbasa, Sauerkraut, and Potato recipe ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 slices bacon
  • 2 pounds fresh kielbasa, sliced into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 medium sweet onion, diced
  • ¼ cup dark brown sugar
  • 3 large yellow potatoes, chopped
  • 2 (16 ounce) packages sauerkraut, drained
  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth
  • 1 apple - peeled, cored, and diced
  • ½ cup beer
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add bacon; cook until crispy, 8 to 10 minutes. Pull bacon out with tongs and set in a bowl. Add kielbasa to the pot; lightly brown on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove with tongs and place in the bowl with the bacon.
  • Saute onions in the pot until soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Crumble the bacon and add to the pot. Stir in brown sugar. Add potatoes, sauerkraut, chicken broth, apple, beer, and salt. Mix gently.
  • Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 12 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method for 10 minutes according to manufacturer's instructions. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method. Unlock and remove the lid.
  • Nutrition

    767 cal.

    • Total Fat: 48g
    • Saturated Fat: 22g
    • Cholesterol: 113mg
    • Sodium: 2759mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 56g
    • Dietary Fiber: 9g
    • Total Sugars: 19g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 61mg
    • Calcium: 82mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 1105mg