Instant Pot Kielbasa and Sauerkraut

Step 1

Set the Instant Pot to Sauté and when it says hot, add the vegetable oil, wait a few seconds, then add the kielbasa. Brown it and remove to a bowl.

Step 2

Add onion to the pot and stir.

Step 3

Add carrots and stir.

Step 4

Let that cook for a minute or two.

Step 5

Add the salt, pepper, and caraway seeds, stir.

Step 6

Add the wine and let cook for a couple of minutes, stirring and scraping the bottom of the pot occasionally to make sure the pot is deglazed (all brown bits removed).

Step 7

Add the garlic, stir it in.

Step 8

Add the potatoes and apple, stir.

Step 9

Add the kielbasa back in, juices and all. Also add sauerkraut, and broth. Stir well to combine.

Step 10

Put the lid on the Instant Pot, and set the knob to sealing.

Step 11

Press the Cancel/Keep Warm button to cancel the sauté mode.

Step 12

Press the Pressure Cook (or Manual) button or dial, make sure it is set to high pressure, and use the +/- button or dial to adjust the time to 8 minutes.

Step 13

After the cooking cycle ends, press the Cancel button to turn off the pot, and wait 10 minutes (NPR - Natural Pressure Release).

Step 14

Release the rest of the pressure manually (use a spoon handle or tongs to be safe), and wait for the pin to drop, and carefully open the lid, facing it away from your face as there will be a lot of steam.

Step 15

Give it a good stir.

Step 16

The contents will be very hot, so when you dish it up you might want to wait a few minutes before eating it. Garnish with a little fresh parsley, and ENJOY!