How To Cook Canned Sauerkraut
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
2 mins
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Cook Time
13 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
86 kcal
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Cuisine
American
How To Cook Canned Sauerkraut
Description
Starting with butter sautéed onions and garlic, the recipe brings forward a mild base before adding drained canned sauerkraut and a mix of chicken stock, granulated sugar, black pepper, caraway seeds, and diced sweet apple. The apple adds subtle sweetness and texture contrast to the tangy sauerkraut, while caraway seeds contribute a distinctive aromatic note. The mixture is gently heated until simmering and heated through, allowing the flavors to combine.
This preparation turns basic canned sauerkraut into a more complex accompaniment with layered flavors. Black pepper and salt are adjusted to taste after cooking, balancing the acidity and sweetness.
The recorded note suggests adding fatty cured meats like bacon or kielbasa to increase richness and make the dish heartier, ideal for colder days. When using onion and garlic powders instead of fresh, add them along with the sauerkraut and butter in the pan. The recipe can be scaled down easily for smaller servings, such as halving all ingredients for two people. Alternative sweeteners can replace granulated sugar as desired.
Ingredients
- 2 tbs butter
- ½ onion or 1 teaspoon onion powder, minced
- 2 garlic or 1 teaspoon garlic powder, cloves, minced
- 2 oz sauerkraut canned
- 1 Cup chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon black pepper ground
- ¼ teaspoon caraway seeds
- 1 apple Gala is a good choice) cut into small cubes ( pencil eraser size and peeled, sweet variety
- salt per taste
Instructions
- In a medium sized saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and then add the minced onion and garlic until softened.
- While the onion and garlic are cooking, drain the sauerkraut.
- When the onion and garlic are softened, add the drained sauerkraut, chicken stock, sugar, black pepper, caraway seeds and apple chunks.
- Heat over medium heat until simmering and the dish is heated through.
- Taste and add salt as needed.
Notes
- Adding fatty cured meats such as bacon, kielbasa, or smoked sausage enhances flavor and richness.
- When substituting with onion and garlic powder, add these with the sauerkraut and butter in the pan.
- For smaller portions (2 servings), halve all ingredient amounts accordingly.
- Caraway seeds add distinctive flavor; try them if unfamiliar as they complement sauerkraut well.
- Granulated sugar can be replaced with maple syrup, honey, or other sweeteners to taste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 86 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 86kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 141mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 83mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 175IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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