Slow cooker Sauerkraut and Kielbasa

1 medium head cabbage, shredded (5 cups)

2 large apples, chopped

1 large onion, chopped

1 lb cooked kielbasa, halved lengthwise and sliced

1 (14oz) can sauerkraut, drained

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp mustard

1/3 cup packed brown sugar

3 tbsp caraway seeds

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp ground black pepper

1/2 tsp oregano

Hot cooked mashed potatoes (optional)

Layer cabbage, apples, onion, kielbasa, sauerkraut and garlic in a 4-5 quart slow cooker.

Add mustard, brown sugar, caraway seed, salt, pepper and oregano.

Pour 11/2 cup water over all.

Cover and cook on LO 6-7 HOURS or on HIGH 3 - 3 1/2 hours.

Serve over mashed potatoes, if desired.