Sauerkraut And Kielbasa (Crock Pot) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 lbs sauerkraut, drained and rinsed (2 32-ounce jars)
1 onion, chopped
1 carrot, peeled and cut lengthwise in half and then sliced cross wise into thin 1/4 inch half circles
2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
1 1/2 teaspoons caraway seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 bay leaves
12 juniper berries (optional) or 1/4 cup gin (optional)
pepper
16 ounces kielbasa, cut into 1/4 inch round slices
2 cups white wine or 2 cups white grape juice
4 cups chicken broth (or 4 cups water and 3 bouillon cubes)

Preparation

Place the drained sauerkraut in the slow cooker.
Add onion, carrot, garlic, caraway seeds, thyme, bay leaves, juniper berries or gin (if using) and pepper.
Stir to combine.
Place kielbasa on top of all.
Pour in the wine (or grape juice) and broth on top.
Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours.
Discard bay leaves and serve.