Feasty Apple Kraut Sausage

Remove sauerkraut from packaging and place in a colander. Rinse well and squeeze dry. Place half of the sauerkraut in the bottom of slow-cooker. Cut smoked sausage into 2" pieces. Place cut sausage atop sauerkraut in slow-cooker and top w/ remaining ingredients. Top off with the remaining half of rinsed sauerkraut. Place lid on slow-cooker and cook on "high" for 4 hours. DO NOT stir until cooking time has elapsed.