DR PEPPER SAUERKRAUT W/SMOKED SAUSAGE & ONIONS

Dr Pepper Sauerkraut w/Smoked Sausage & Onions image

Provided by Rose Mary Mogan

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 can(s) sauerkraut (14.5 oz each)
1 c light brown sugar (or to your taste)
16 oz dr pepper soda (or enough to almost cover kraut)
3 medium apples cored & sliced (i used golden delicious)
3 medium onions, sliced
1/2 stick butter
5 clove garlic, minced
42 oz smoked sausage, (family pac size)
2 tsp caraway seeds (optional) if desired
chopped green onion tops as garnish if desired

Steps:

1. Peel onions and wash & core apples and slice both apples and onions. Add butter to large skillet, I used a 16 inch non stick skillet. Heat over medium high heat.
2. Add the sliced apples, minced garlic, and sliced onions to skillet and sauté for about 1 -2 minutes.
3. Open sauerkraut and add to a large colander, and rinse, then add to skillet, add caraway seeds if desired.
4. Remove sausage from package and make diagonal cuts into sausages with sharp knife. Add the brown sugar to sauerkraut.
5. Top Kraut with smoked sausage. ADD ENOUGH DR PEPPER TO COME ALMOST TO TOP OF KRAUT. Cover with a lid and bring to a simmer. Then REMOVE LID and lower heat and cook over low heat until most of the liquid evaporates, stirring as needed to prevent sticking. Cooking for about 45 minutes or so.
6. Plate and serve as desired. Add chopped green onion tops over kraut platter as desired just before serving.