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This Slow Cooker 3-Ingredient Amish Sausage and Peppers is a masterclass in effortless, flavor-packed comfort food. By pairing savory, smoky pork sausage rounds with a vibrant mix of sweet bell peppers and a classic tangy Amish-style sweet and sour sauce, you create a deeply satisfying meal with virtually no kitchen prep. As it simmers low and slow, the bell peppers soften beautifully, releasing their natural juices to melt into the vinegar-chili glaze. This transforms into a rich, glossy pan sauce that clings perfectly to the browned meat. It is a spectacular, dump-and-go recipe that delivers a high-reward dinner with absolutely zero active stove monitoring.

Slow Cooker Amish Sausage and Peppers

Ingredients:

Step-by-Step Directions:

Step 1: Prep the Pot: Lightly coat the inside of a 4- / to 6- / quart slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray to ensure an exceptionally easy cleanup later.

Step 2: Layer the Aromatics: Add your sliced red and green bell peppers into the very bottom of the slow cooker, spreading them out into a flat, uniform layer. Placing the vegetables at the base ensures they sit closest to the heating element, allowing them to soften completely and turn beautifully glossy.

Step 3: Add the Protein: Scatter the 2 / pounds of sliced smoked sausage evenly across the top of the pepper bed, ensuring the meat rounds are distributed uniformly.

Step 4: Pour the Tangy Glaze: Pour the 2 / cups of Amish-style sweet and sour sauce evenly over the sausage and peppers. Do not add any extra water to the pot! The fresh bell peppers will naturally sweat and release plenty of savory liquid as they heat through, blending with the sauce to create a rich gravy. Give the ingredients a very gentle stir just enough to coat the top layers, keeping the peppers mostly nestled at the bottom.

Step 5: The Slow Simmer: Secure the lid tightly onto the cooker. Cook undisturbed on LOW for 4 / to 6 / hours, or on HIGH for 2 / to 3 / hours. You’ll know it is perfectly ready when the pepper strips are tender and the sausage rounds are thoroughly heated through with slightly browned edges.

Step 6: Toss and Coat: Before serving, remove the lid and give everything a thorough, robust stir from bottom to top, ensuring the sausage and pepper strips are completely coated in the glossy pan reduction. Taste the sauce and season lightly with a pinch of salt and black pepper if desired. Serve piping hot!