Traditional German Sauerkraut
This is the way most Germans eat sauerkraut: braised with seasonings until tender and served with crispy bacon.
PREP TIME
10 minutes
COOK TIME
45 minutes
INGREDIENTS
8
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 111 Sauerkraut, about 28 oz. drained
- 111 Onion, large (or 2 small ones), cut into thin slices
- 111 Apple, Gala, peeled, cored, cut into small dice
- 2-4 oz2-4 oz2-4 oz Bacon, cut into small dice
- 4 oz4 oz4 oz Chicken Broth, or bouillon
- 2 Tbsp2 Tbsp2 Tbsp Pure Maple Syrup
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Juniper Berries, optional
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Caraway Seed, optional
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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
- Drain the sauerkraut. You might like to keep the sauerkraut juice.
- In a large skillet or pot, saute the bacon over low-medium heat. When crisp, remove the bacon from skillet, leaving as much of the bacon fat in the skillet as possible.
- If there is less than 1 TBSP of fat in the skillet, add some extra lard, goose fat, avocado oil, or other oil with high smoke point.
- Add the onions and saute until translucent.
- Add the apples and sautee for another 2-3 mins.
- Add the sauerkraut, broth, maple syrup, and spices (if using), stir until combined, lower the heat to low, put a lid on, and gently simmer for 30-45 mins or until all the liquid has been absorbed.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Serve with German bratwurst and boiled potatoes or with your favorite meat dish and sides.
Notes
If you don’t like the spices, you can add them to a tea bag or tea strainer and keep that in the sauerkraut during the simmering. Remove before serving. If you like your sauerkraut a bit more sour, you can add the sauerkraut juice and use a little less sweetener. If you like your sauerkraut a little less sour, be sure to drain all the sauerkraut juice and add a little bit more broth and sweetener.
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Coconut Free Dairy Free Egg Free Gluten Free Grain Free Nightshade Free Nut Free Paleo Shellfish Free Side Dishes Sugar Alcohol Free| This is our estimate based on online research. | |
| Calories: | 139 |
| Fat: | 4 g |
| Carbohydrates: | 7 g |
| Protein: | 4 g |
| Cholesterol: | 8 g |
| Sodium: | 97 mg |
| Fiber: | 0 g |
| Sugars: | 7 g |
| Sugar Alcohol: | 0 g |
| Calculated per serving. | |
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