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Slow Cooker Kraut Dogs

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Slow cooker kraut dog recipe takes the hassle out of preparing this classic comfort food. It’s perfect for game day parties, potlucks, busy weeknight dinners, or backyard cookouts. Using only 4 simple ingredients – hot dogs, sauerkraut, onion, and mustard, this crockpot kraut dog recipe couldn’t get any easier. Using the slow cooker means the hot dogs are soak up the sauerkraut, mustard, onions, while keeping them juicy and tender. Free up your stovetop or grill, and cook these easy and tasty kraut dogs in the slow cooker or Instant Pot!

Ingredients

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  • 5 hot dogs
  • 15 ounces sauerkraut, with juices
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 tablespoons yellow or Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon oil for Instant Pot, optional for slow cooker
  • 1 cup water for Instant Pot only

Instructions

Slow Cooker

Optional step: add the oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the onion and cook until soft, approximately 3 to 5 minutes.

  1. Add the onion, mustard, and sauerkraut to the slow cooker. Stir until well blended.
  2. Nestle the hot dogs into the sauerkraut mixture.
  3. Cook on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours or LOW 4 to 6.

Instant Pot

  1. Turn on the pressure cooker and select sauté. Add the oil. Once hot, add the onion and cook until soft, approximately 3 to 5 minutes.
  2. Pour in the water. Add the hot dogs to the bottom of the Instant Pot. Add mustard and the sauerkraut on top of the hot dogs. Do not stir.
  3. Close lid and seal valve. Set or high pressure setting for 1 minute.
  4. When cooking time is complete, quick release the pressure.

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