How to Cook Sauerkraut
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How to Cook Sauerkraut
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Learn how to cook sauerkraut. This is a simple, quick way of preparing sauerkraut, the perfect side dish for bratwurst and many other dishes.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb Sauerkraut 500 g, Note 1
- 1 medium onion
- 1 large apple
- 1 tablespoon sunflower oil
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 6 cloves
- 1 teaspoon juniper berries
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 large potato about 200 - 250 g/ 7 - 9 oz
- 1 cup chicken stock 250 ml, Note 2
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Instructions
- Drain the sauerkraut. Finely slice the onion and the apple. Set aside.1 lb sauerkraut/ 500 g + 1 medium onion + 1 large apple
- Heat the oil in a saucepan and cook the apple and onions for about 3-4 minutes until the onions are translucent.1 tablespoon sunflower oil
- In the meantime, finely grate the potato. Set aside.1 large potato
- Sprinkle the sugar on top of the onion and apple slices, stir lightly, and let the sugar caramelize for a couple of minutes. Keep an eye on it, and don't let it become too dark, it should be only lightly caramelized.1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- Add the peppercorns, cloves, juniper berries, bay leaves, sauerkraut, grated potato, and stock. Stir well.1 teaspoon black peppercorns + 6 cloves + 1 teaspoon juniper berries + 3 bay leaves + potato + 1 cup chicken stock/ 250 ml
- Simmer: Bring to a boil, turn the heat down to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.
Notes
- Sauerkraut: You can use sauerkraut from a bag, a jar or a can.
- Stock: Beef or vegetable stock can be used instead.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1/4 of the dish
Calories
186kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
932mg
(39%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 186 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/4 of the dish | |
| Calories | 186kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 932mg | 39% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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