Instant Pot Sauerkraut Recipes

INSTANT POT® SAUERKRAUT SOUP WITH SAUSAGE

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add sausage and cook until caramelized and fat is rendered, about 4 minutes. Add onion, celery, garlic, thyme leaves, and pepper. Cook for 3 more minutes. Cancel Saute mode.
• Add sauerkraut, potatoes, chicken broth, and hard cider to the pot. Close and lock the lid. Select High pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes.

INSTANT POT PORK ROAST & SAUERKRAUT RECIPE

Steps:

• Season the pork with salt and pepper on all sides.
• Press the Saute button on the Instant Pot. When it's hot, add the cooking oil. After 1 minute, add the pork roast and brown on all sides. Remove from the pot. Turn off the Instant Pot.
• Pour the apple juice or chicken stock into the pot and whisk quickly to remove the browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
• Return the pork to the pot with the liquid. Sprinkle with rosemary. Add the vegetables and apples around the sides of the pork. Top with the sauerkraut.
• Put the lid on the Instant Pot. Make sure the valve is set to Sealing. Press the Pressure Cook button and set the cook time to 1 hour. When the cook time is over, allow the pot to naturally release pressure.
• Take the pork out and slice it. Drain the sauerkraut. Serve together.

INSTANT POT® SAUERKRAUT

Steps:

• Place cabbage in the pot of a multi-functional electric pressure cooker. Add vinegar, water, and salt. Stir and cover.
• Lock the lid, close the vent, and select Chicken/Meat setting according to manufacturer's instructions. Set timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes.

INSTANT POT® KIELBASA, SAUERKRAUT, AND POTATO

Steps:

• 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.