Pennsilvania Dutch Country Ribs and Sauerkraut

Name: Pennsilvania Dutch Country Ribs and Sauerkraut
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil or 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 lbs country-style spareribs; 6 cups chicken stock or 6 cups water; 3 (32 ounce) jars sauerkraut; 6 Polish sausage; 1 large white onion; 2 granny smith apples; 1 teaspoon caraway seed; 6 -8 juniper berries; ½ teaspoon ground pepper

Servings: persons

1
put the oil in a large sauce pan and brown the rib until nicely browned.
2
move the ribs to a large slow cooker add the stock or water to cover and cook until the meat falls off the bone.
3
6-8 hours on high.
4
Remove the bones and fat from the meat and ladle off the fat from the stock.
5
You can chill the stock until fat solidiffies.
6
Peal ,core and chop apples, peal and slice onion.
7
Place the meat back in the stock pot with the stock and add the onion,apples,spices and sauerkraut add enough water to cover and cook on high for another 4 hours.Take the Polish sausages and slice into 2 inches sections and submerge sausage into pot and cook for an extra 1/2 hour just until hot.
8
Serve with mashed potatoes and slices of hearty type bread to soak up all the wonderful sauce.

696

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

112

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons canola oil or 2 tablespoons olive oil, 4 lbs country-style spareribs, 6 cups chicken stock or 6 cups water, 3 (32 ounce) jars sauerkraut, and more.

Yes, Pennsilvania Dutch Country Ribs and Sauerkraut 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!