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How to Cook Sauerkraut

Learn how to cook sauerkraut. This is a simple, quick way of preparing sauerkraut, the perfect side dish for bratwurst and many other dishes.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 186 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: German

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

Instructions

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  1. Drain the sauerkraut. Finely slice the onion and the apple. Set aside.1 lb sauerkraut/ 500 g + 1 medium onion + 1 large apple
  2. 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
  3. In the meantime, finely grate the potato. Set aside.1 large potato
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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

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

% 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.