Step 1

Drain and rinse the sauerkraut. Give it a light squeeze to remove most of the water. You don't want it bone dry. Mix the sauerkraut with the onion, bay leaf, garlic, salt and pepper.

Step 2

Put 1 cup of water in the bottom of the Instant Pot.

Step 3

Add the sauerkraut in a single layer on the bottom of the IP.

Step 4

Cut the sausage into chunks and place it on top of the sauerkraut.

Step 5

Seal the IP. Cook it on Pressure Cook high for 15 minutes.

Step 6

Natural release for 10 minutes, then manual release. Enjoy!