Realgermansauerkrautandvarietymeats Recipes

REAL GERMAN SAUERKRAUT AND VARIETY MEATS

Steps:

• Shred the cabbage thinly to resemble saurkraut using a knife, madeleine or food processor.
• Cut onion in half lengthwise and slice into thin half moons.
• Put the shredded cabbage in a large bowl, add the shredded onion and entire contents of the 2 sauerkraut packages. (Do not drain or rinse the sauerkraut.).
• Sprinkle in the caraway seeds.
• Using your hands, mix well. It will seem to be too much cabbage for the amount of sauerkraut but do not be concerned.
• Place a 2" layer of sauerkraut mixture in the bottom of a large Dutch oven, stockpot or non-aluminum kettle. Layer the pork ribs on the sauerkraut mixture and cover with 1/3 of the remaining sauerkraut mix.
• Cut the keilbasa into 6 - 8 pieces and layer in pot. Cover with another 1/3 of the sauerkraut mixture.
• Add a layer of hotdogs, cut in half if desired, and top with remaining sauerkraut mixture. Pour any juices that remain in the bowl into the pot.
• Cover and simmer over a very low heat for 2 1/2 - 3 hours. At the end of the cooking time you should not be able to tell what started out as cabbage or onion from what was originally sauerkraut.
• Note: A pork roast can substituted for the boneless ribs, kielbasa and hotdogs. If using a roast brown it in a separate skillet and double the thickness of the base layer of the sauerkraut mixture.
• Serve with mashed potatoes and good rye bread.

HOW TO COOK SAUERKRAUT

Steps:

• Drain the sauerkraut. Finely slice the onion and the apple. Set aside.
• Heat the oil in a saucepan and cook the apple and onions for about 3-4 minutes, until the onions are translucent.
• In the meantime, finely grate the potato. Set aside.
• 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.
• Add the peppercorns, cloves, juniper berries, bay leaves, sauerkraut, grated potato, and stock. Stir well.
• Simmer: Bring to a boil, turn the heat down to medium-low, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.

REUBEN STYLE CASSEROLE WITH PASTRAMI MEATBALLS, SAUERKRAUT AND BARLEY

Steps:

• For the meatballs: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. In a mixing bowl, combine the beef and pork. Then add the breadcrumbs, parsley, coriander, garlic, paprika, black pepper, allspice, cayenne and egg. Sprinkle with salt. Form into 1 1/2-inch meatballs and arrange on a baking sheet. Spray with olive oil and bake to lightly brown, 10 to 12 minutes.
• For the casserole: Bring a medium pot of water to a boil, salt the water and cook the barley to tender, about 20 minutes. Drain.
• Meanwhile, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onions and season with salt and pepper. Cook until golden in color and sweet, stirring frequently, 15 to 20 minutes.
• In a casserole, combine the barley, onions and sauerkraut. Top with the Swiss cheese and arrange the meatballs in the casserole. Cool and cover for a make-ahead meal.
• Combine the sour cream with the ketchup and relish. Season with salt and pepper and store in a plastic food storage bag.
• Bring the casserole to room temp. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and bake until the cheese is melted and the casserole is hot throughout. Cut the corner of the baggie, drizzle the dressing over the casserole and serve.

QUICK SAUERKRAUT WITH GRILLED BRATS AND MUSTARD BAR

Steps:

• Preheat a grill for direct and indirect cooking.
• Toss the cabbage with the shallots, vinegar, brown sugar and 1 tablespoon salt in a large microwave-safe bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and microwave on high for 5 minutes. Stir well and let stand for 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, place the brats on the indirect heat portion of the grill and grill, turning occasionally, until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F, 15 to 18 minutes. Move the brats over to the direct side of the grill and cook, turning occasionally, until lightly browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
• While the brats finish grilling, melt the butter in a large skillet placed directly on the grill. Add the caraway seeds and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the sauerkraut and stir until well coated. Stir in the dill if using.
• Serve the bratwursts with the sauerkraut and assorted mustards on the side.

JUDY'S SAUERKRAUT

Steps:

• Place the sauerkraut, bacon drippings, and onion into a slow cooker. Pour in the beef broth, then season with cloves, bay leaf, juniper berries, caraway seed, salt, and sugar. Stir to combine.
• Cook on Low 8 hours.

DAD'S WEINERS AND SAUERKRAUT

Steps:

• Bake the wieners in a baking dish at 350° for 30 minutes, then slice into bite-size pieces.
• In an oven proof skillet, sauté the onion in the butter until translucent, then add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, then simmer, uncovered for 30 minutes.
• Add the cooked wieners and put in the oven covered for 30-40 minutes at 325°.

BRATWURST, SAUERKRAUT AND BEAN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cook bratwurst in a skillet over medium-high heat just until nicely browned on the outside.
• Spread sauerkraut in the bottom of a 9x11 casserole dish, leaving a 2 inch margin at the edges. Sprinkle celery salt and brown sugar over the sauerkraut. Place the sausages on top. Pour the beans around the outer edge of the sauerkraut. Cover the dish with a lid or aluminum foil.
• Bake for about 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until bratwurst links are cooked through.