Creamed Sauerkraut German Version Recipes

CREAMED SAUERKRAUT

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute the onion in the butter over med-high heat until the onion is translucent.
• Reduce heat to low and add the caraway seeds.
• Stir in the flour until it is well combined and cook on low for 2 minutes.
• Add all remaining ingredients to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes or until everything is heated through. Do not allow to boil.

CREAMED SAUERKRAUT - GERMAN VERSION

Steps:

• Heat some oil in a large cooking pot.
• Add the cubed pork and fry until browned, then remove it and set aside.
• Add some more oil to the pot and fry the onions for a couple of minutes.
• Sprinkel the sugar on the onions and caramelize a little.
• Add the sauerkraut. If you are using amerikan sauerkraut, you need to wash it first. German sauerkraut is ready to use.
• Stir everything and add about 1/2 can of the pinapples. You can add more later if you want the taste to be more present.
• Now add the cream or the cream/milk mix and bring back to a slight boil.
• Bring the pork back into the pot and stir into the sauerkraut.
• Lower heat and let slightly cool for about 1 hour.
• Make some mashed potatoes as a side.

BAVARIAN SAUERKRAUT

Steps:

• Heat bacon drippings in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
• Place sauerkraut with juice into a large bowl and cover with water. Stir and use your hands to squeeze out as much of the water and juice as possible. Add squeezed sauerkraut to onion.
• Stir brown sugar, caraway seeds, chicken stock, and cooking sherry into the sauerkraut mixture. Reduce heat to low and simmer until almost all the liquid has evaporated, 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.

GERMAN STYLE SAUERKRAUT

Steps:

• Fry bacon until almost crisp.
• Add onion and cook until limp.
• Add rinsed sauerkraut.
• Add water to cover.
• Put caraway and juniper in a tea ball or wrap in cheesecloth so it can be removed later.
• Add bay leaf.
• Cover and let simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
• Add more water if necessary.
• Should be juicy but not soupy.
• Remove spices.
• Stir in shredded potato.
• The potato will melt and turn saucy.
• Stir in wine.