Best 5 Awesome Sweet And Sour Kraut Recipes

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With its tangy and flavorful profile, sweet and sour kraut is a dish that captivates taste buds and elevates any meal. Whether you're seeking a refreshing side dish to complement your main course or a versatile ingredient to add a unique touch to your culinary creations, discovering the best recipe for "awesome sweet and sour kraut" is key. This article embarks on a culinary journey to uncover the secrets of crafting this delightful dish, exploring various recipes and techniques to help you achieve the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and tangy flavors.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

SANDY'S SWEET SLOW COOKER SAUERKRAUT



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Every New Year's Day, my mom would make her 'famous' sauerkraut. It is more than a traditional meal to ensure a prosperous new year; it is simply delicious (and easy)! Even for those who do not usually enjoy sauerkraut, this recipe's sweet flavor is hard to resist!

Provided by MellieLynn

Categories     Side Dish

Time 8h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 quart sauerkraut, drained and rinsed
1 ½ cups water
¾ cup diced carrot
¾ cup brown sugar
⅔ cup chopped apple
½ sweet onion, minced
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pound fully cooked kielbasa, cut into 1-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Place sauerkraut, water, carrot, brown sugar, apple, sweet onion, caraway seeds, salt, and black pepper in a slow cooker. Cook on Low for about 7 hours; add kielbasa. Cook for one more hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.3 calories, Carbohydrate 23.5 g, Cholesterol 37.5 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 1302 mg, Sugar 18.1 g

AWESOME SWEET AND SOUR KRAUT!



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This is a good homemade sourkraut that is good served almost anytime, almost anywhere! Look for sweet-sour apples, such as Gala or Braeburn. Enjoy!

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     German

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 cups

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 teaspoon ground dried chile (ancho is good)
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon caraway seed
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 teaspoon ground mace
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 cups julenne onions
1 head cabbage, cut into julienne strips 1/4 to 12 inch wide (about 10 to 12 cups)
2 -4 unpeeled apples, cut into thin wedges (2 if large, 4 small)
2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
1 cup balsamic vinegar
1 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar

Steps:

  • Combine the seasoning mix ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Heat the oil in a 6 quart pot over high heat just until the oil begins to smoke, about 4 minutes.
  • Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until they start to brown, about 8 minutes.
  • Stir in the cabbage, apples, garlic, and ginger and cook, stirring frequently, for 4 minutes.
  • Add the vinegar and scrape up all the brown bits on the bottom of the pot.
  • Stir in the wine, brown sugar, and the seasoning mix.
  • Cover, reduce the heat to medium, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender and cooked down very well, about 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Can be served hot or cold, almost anytime, almost anywhere.

SWEET-AND-SOUR KRAUT



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Folks who aren't fond of the "sour" in sauerkraut will enjoy this vacation sweetened with brown sugar and priced at 29 cents a serving. "This side dish sounds strange, but it's really good-even cold," assures Margery Bryan of Moses Lake, Washington.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 bacon strips, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (27 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1 cup packed brown sugar

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. Saute onion in the drippings until tender. , Stir in sauerkraut, tomatoes, brown sugar and bacon. Bring to a boil. Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts :

SWEET AND SOUR SAUERKRAUT



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A wonderful twist on sauerkraut. A great side dish that goes with so many dishes. I do cut back on the brown sugar. I think it's a little too sweet with the whole cup.

Provided by cookin-ez

Categories     Low Protein

Time 50m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 slices bacon, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (27 ounce) can sauerkraut, drained
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 cup brown sugar, packed

Steps:

  • In a large skillet cook the bacon until crisp. Remove to paper towels and saute the onion in the drippings.
  • Stir in the sauerkraut, tomatoes, brown sugar and the bacon. Bring to a boil. Transfer to a greased casserole dish. Bake, uncovered at 350 for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.7, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 6.2, Sodium 702.8, Carbohydrate 28.5, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 24.6, Protein 2.2

SWEET-AND-SOUR SAUERKRAUT



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Categories     Tomato     Vegetable     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Spice     Oktoberfest     Vegan     Cabbage     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise (2 cups)
2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted
10 whole allspice, crushed
1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes in juice
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 pound packaged sauerkraut, rinsed well and drained

Steps:

  • Cook onion and garlic in oil in a 3 1/2- to 4-quart heavy saucepan over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally (stir more frequently toward end of cooking), until golden brown, about 30 minutes. Increase heat to moderate, then add cumin and allspice and cook, stirring, 30 seconds. Add tomatoes (including juice), brown sugar, salt, and pepper and simmer, stirring occasionally and breaking up tomatoes, 10 minutes. Stir in sauerkraut and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, until most of liquid is absorbed, about 30 minutes.

Tips:

  • Use fresh cabbage: Fresh cabbage will give your sauerkraut a better flavor and texture.
  • Shred the cabbage finely: This will help the cabbage ferment more evenly.
  • Use a variety of spices: Different spices will give your sauerkraut a more complex flavor. Some popular spices to use include caraway seeds, juniper berries, and bay leaves.
  • Ferment the sauerkraut for at least 2 weeks: This will give the sauerkraut time to develop its full flavor.
  • Store the sauerkraut in a cool, dark place: This will help the sauerkraut to keep its flavor and texture.

Conclusion:

Sweet and sour kraut is a delicious and healthy dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or as a main course. It is a good source of probiotics, which are beneficial bacteria that can help to improve digestion and boost the immune system. Making sweet and sour kraut is a relatively simple process, but it does require some time and patience. By following the tips in this article, you can make a delicious batch of sweet and sour kraut that you and your family will enjoy.

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