Best 8 Bavarian Sauerkraut Recipes

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Bavarian sauerkraut is a traditional German dish made with fermented cabbage and various spices, typically served with meat or sausage. The origins of this dish can be traced back to the 16th century, and it quickly became a staple in many Bavarian households. Preparing Bavarian sauerkraut requires patience and attention to detail, as the fermentation process can take up to several weeks. Once the sauerkraut is ready, it is cooked with a variety of ingredients such as juniper berries, caraway seeds, and apples, creating a flavorful and tangy dish. Bavarian sauerkraut is not only delicious but also rich in probiotics and beneficial vitamins and minerals, making it a healthy and hearty meal option.

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BAVARIAN SAUERKRAUT



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This recipe has to be the best tasting sauerkraut I've ever had. Traditionally, my family serves pork and sauerkraut every New Year's Day for luck in the coming year. I love cabbage as a general rule and like most sauerkraut recipes, but they can be quite sour depending on how it is prepared. Sadly I don't remember who gave me this recipe and who deserves the credit, since it was pulled from a collection of hand-written recipes I've kept for years. I made it as a side dish for New Year's Day dinner and it was a complete hit! This is certainly not your typical 'sour' sauerkraut recipe.

Provided by dutschd

Categories     Side Dish

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon bacon drippings
1 cup finely chopped onion
2 (16 ounce) packages sauerkraut, undrained
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
½ cup chicken stock
½ cup cooking sherry

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 52.3 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Cholesterol 0.3 mg, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 848.3 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

SLOW-COOKER BAVARIAN-STYLE BEEF AND SAUERKRAUT



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Treat yourself to a taste of Bavaria with this slow-cooker beef roast, which calls for just 15 minutes prep time. Sauerkraut, caraway seed and stone-ground mustard play into the tasty theme.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 8h45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3-pound beef boneless tip roast, trimmed of fat
2 teaspoons caraway seed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 bag (16 ounces) frozen small whole onions
1 can (16 ounces) Bavarian-style sauerkraut, undrained
1/2 cup dark beer or Progresso™ beef flavored broth
1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon stone-ground mustard

Steps:

  • Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook beef in oil about 5 minutes or until brown on all sides. Sprinkle with caraway seed and salt.
  • Place beef in 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Place onions, sauerkraut and 1/4 cup of the beer around beef.
  • Cover and cook on Low heat setting 6 to 8 hours.
  • Remove beef from cooker; cover to keep warm. Mix flour, remaining 1/4 cup beer and the mustard in small bowl; gradually stir into juices in cooker. Increase heat setting to High. Cover and cook 15 to 30 minutes or until slightly thickened. Serve beef with juices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 490 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

BAVARIAN PORK CHOPS AND SAUERKRAUT



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Chops and kraut are in the oven in minutes. Beets and dark bread make natural sides for this hearty German-style meal.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 can (16 ounces) sauerkraut, undrained
1 cup thinly sliced carrots
3/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup uncooked barley
6 pork loin or rib chops, 3/4 inch thick
1/2 cup prepared barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In ungreased 2-quart casserole or 11x7-inch glass baking dish, mix sauerkraut, carrots, onion, water and barley.
  • Place pork chops on sauerkraut mixture. Spoon barbecue sauce on top of chops. Cover and bake 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours or until pork is no longer pink in center.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 870 mg

BAVARIAN SAUERKRAUT



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Make and share this Bavarian Sauerkraut recipe from Food.com.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

16 ounces sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
1 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup apple, peeled and chopped
10 juniper berries, cracked
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Place ingredients in a large saucepan and simmer until onions are soft, about 30 to 45 minutes.

BAVARIAN PORK CHOPS AND SAUERKRAUT RECIPE - (4/5)



Bavarian Pork Chops and Sauerkraut Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by jackiemo

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 can (16 ounces) sauerkraut, undrained
1 cup thinly sliced carrots
3/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup uncooked barley
6 pork loin or rib chops, 3/4 inch thick
1/2 cup prepared barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • 1 Heat oven to 350ºF. In ungreased 2-quart casserole or 11x7-inch glass baking dish, mix sauerkraut, carrots, onion, water and barley. 2 Place pork chops on sauerkraut mixture. Spoon barbecue sauce on top of chops. Cover and bake 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours or until pork is no longer pink in center. TIPS Barley is one of the first grains ever cultivated. Pearl barley, the most common variety, has the hull, most of the bran and some of the germ removed to shorten cooking time. Barley is available in both regular and quick-cooking varieties. For this recipe, use regular and not the quick-cooking variety.

CROCK POT BAVARIAN SAUERKRAUT DINNER



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Make and share this Crock Pot Bavarian Sauerkraut Dinner recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Joanie Grow

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 8h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (27 ounce) cans bavarian sauerkraut, drained
2 lbs polish kielbasa, precooked and cut into 3 " pieces
1 medium onion, thinly sliced,separated into rings
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1 cup water

Steps:

  • In bottom of a crock pot/slow cooker, layer 1 can sauerkraut, 1 pound sausage pieces, half the onion slices, 1/2 teaspoon boulllon and 1/4 teaspoon celery seed.
  • Repeat layers.
  • Add water.
  • Cover and cook on LOW heat setting for 7 to 9 hours or HIGH for 3 to 4 hours.
  • Serve with boiled potatoes and apple raisin salad.

BAVARIAN SAUERKRAUT SALAD



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I got this recipe from an old restaurant in Michigan- now closed for many years... It was a buffet style family restaurant called the Sweden House, It was spelled a little different,but I do not remember the spelling. A friend of mind worked there and gave me the recipe;it makes a big batch - great for parties and picnics as it...

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Salads

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 c granulated sugar,more or less to taste
1/4 c apple cider vinegar,more or less to taste
1/4 c water,optional
1/4 c vegetable oil
salt and pepper to taste
32 oz bag,sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained
1 large green bell pepper, chopped fine
1 small onion, chopped fine
3 medium carrots, shredded
1 tsp celery seed or poppy seed
1 tsp caraway seed, optional
1/4 c pimiento,chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Combine sugar, vinegar,and salt and pepper in a small saucepan. Heat on medium and bring just to a boil. Remove from heat and stir until sugar has dissolved. Add water and oil, mix to combine. Set aside to cool while preparing vegetables.
  • 2. Prepare and combine all vegetable in a large bowl, pour cooled vinegar mixture over vegetables, stir to coat all the ingredients. cover and place in refrigerator overnight.

BAVARIAN PORK CHOPS AND SAUERKRAUT



Bavarian Pork Chops and Sauerkraut image

Chops and kraut are in the oven in minutes. Beets and dark bread make natural sides for this hearty German-style meal.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 can (16 ounces) sauerkraut, undrained
1 cup thinly sliced carrots
3/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup uncooked barley
6 pork loin or rib chops, 3/4 inch thick
1/2 cup prepared barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In ungreased 2-quart casserole or 11x7-inch glass baking dish, mix sauerkraut, carrots, onion, water and barley.
  • Place pork chops on sauerkraut mixture. Spoon barbecue sauce on top of chops. Cover and bake 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours or until pork is no longer pink in center.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 870 mg

Tips:

  • Use a sharp knife to thinly slice the cabbage. This will help the sauerkraut ferment evenly.
  • Use a clean glass or ceramic container for fermenting the sauerkraut. Avoid using metal containers, as they can react with the sauerkraut and cause off-flavors.
  • Keep the sauerkraut in a cool, dark place while it is fermenting. The ideal temperature is between 60°F and 70°F.
  • Stir the sauerkraut once or twice a day to help release carbon dioxide gas and prevent mold from forming.
  • Taste the sauerkraut after 1-2 weeks of fermentation. It should be tangy and slightly sour. If it is not sour enough, let it ferment for a few more days.

Conclusion:

Bavarian sauerkraut is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It is a good source of probiotics, which are beneficial for gut health. It is also a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, potassium, and iron. If you are looking for a healthy and flavorful side dish, Bavarian sauerkraut is a great option.

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