Cooked Sauerkraut (German Style) Recipe

Name: Cooked Sauerkraut (German Style)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs sauerkraut, well rinsed and squeezed dry; 3 onions, peeled and sliced; 1 onion, stuck with; 2 whole cloves; 2 apples, peeled, cored and sliced; 3 ounces pork drippings or 3 ounces bacon drippings; 8 ounces stock (See *) or 8 ounces water (See *); 1 bay leaf; 3 juniper berries; 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste; 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon sugar, to taste; 1 large potato, peeled and grated (or corn flour); 1/4 lb lean bacon (optional) or 1/4 lb pork (optional); fresh ground black pepper

Servings: persons

2 lbs sauerkraut, well rinsed and squeezed dry
3 onions, peeled and sliced
1 onion, stuck with
2 whole cloves
2 apples, peeled, cored and sliced
3 ounces pork drippings or 3 ounces bacon drippings
8 ounces stock (See *) or 8 ounces water (See *)
1 bay leaf
3 juniper berries
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon sugar, to taste
1 large potato, peeled and grated (or corn flour)
1/4 lb lean bacon (optional) or 1/4 lb pork (optional)
fresh ground black pepper

1
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the drippings.
2
Add the sliced onions and apples, cooking until onions get transparent, but not colored.
3
Add the sauerkraut.
4
Add the stock or water, and the onion with the cloves, bay leaf, juniper berries, salt and sugar.
5
Cover pot, and cook over low heat for about 45 minutes.
6
*Ifwater has been used instead of stock, add a piece of lean bacon or pork to the cabbage to improve the flavor.
7
When the cabbage is done (after about 45 minutes), thicken the mixture with the grated potato (or corn flour mixed with water).
8
Remove the bacon/pork from the sauerkraut and season with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs sauerkraut, well rinsed and squeezed dry, 3 onions, peeled and sliced, 1 onion, stuck with, 2 whole cloves, and more.

Yes, Cooked Sauerkraut (German Style) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cooked Sauerkraut (German Style)

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