Best 4 My Mamas Slow Cooker Sauerkraut Small Batch Recipes
In the realm of culinary delights, few dishes evoke nostalgia and comfort quite like your mama's slow cooker sauerkraut. This humble dish, often passed down through generations, holds a special place in our hearts and taste buds. Whether it's a cold winter day or a cozy family gathering, the aroma of sauerkraut simmering in a slow cooker fills the air with a tantalizing invitation to savor its tangy, savory goodness. In this article, we'll embark on a culinary journey to discover the secrets of creating a small-batch version of your mama's slow cooker sauerkraut. From selecting the finest ingredients to mastering the art of slow cooking, we'll guide you through each step to ensure that every bite is a perfect balance of flavors, textures, and memories.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
MY MAMA'S SLOW COOKER SAUERKRAUT (SMALL BATCH)
She usually makes a much larger batch for holidays with the family. This was originally her mother Ruth's recipe. But she changed it to use the broth instead of just water. My preferred brand of kraut is Snow Floss. This is the only way I can eat sauerkraut. I am so picky. I'm also happy to say my two-year-old loves sauerkraut.
Provided by lobquin
Categories Vegetable
Time 9h30m
Yield 1 batch, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Drain and rinse sauerkraut, to taste. It depends on how tart you like it. I usually just like a bit of tartness. Make sure you taste it.
- Place in slow cooker.
- Pour broth over just to cover. You may or may not not use the whole can! Just pour it slow. Most times I end up using the whole can.
- Add a few shakes of caraway seed and the tablespoon of brown sugar. Give it a stir.
- Cook on low for about 8 hours.
- After it's been cooking for a nice long while, saute the chopped onion over medium heat in the crisco until the onion is lightly brown.
- Sprinkle the flour over the onions and cook for about 2 minute. (Note from my Mama: Don't add all of the flour at once, you want it to be kind of pasty but you still want to see it bubbling. And let the flour get brown, not just the onions. Watch carefully.).
- Add the onion mixture to the sauerkraut and cook it for about 1 more hour.
SLOW COOKER SAUERKRAUT AND SAUSAGE
Here's an old recipe I have used for years. Sauerkraut and pork sausage cooked slowly in a slow cooker. Yummm!
Provided by grannycancook
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Ground Pork Recipes
Time 4h15m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine the sauerkraut and brown sugar. then place in slow cooker. Arrange the sausage and onion over the sauerkraut.
- Cook on high for two hours, check for dryness, adding some water if necessary, then reduce to low setting, and cook on low for two more hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 639.8 calories, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 92.6 mg, Fat 55.1 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 17.2 g, SaturatedFat 19.8 g, Sodium 1652.7 mg, Sugar 13.4 g
SANDY'S SWEET SLOW COOKER SAUERKRAUT
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
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
SAUERBRATS THE SLOW COOKER WAY
This is my version of Brats and Sauerkraut. The slow cooker makes it very easy to throw together on the morning and then get all my errands done on a weekend day without having to worry about making time to cook a delicious dinner for the family. All the ingredients could be prepped the night before to make it even easier to throw it together in the morning. I used 2 slices of green pepper, 2 slices of red bell pepper and 2 slices of yellow bell pepper rather than using all one color because I had them on hand after having leftover toppings from homemade pizza night, and I thought the different colors would give the meal more visual appeal. I used to hate sauerkraut as a kid, but my mother never rinsed it, which made it taste very sour. I find that rinsing the kraut takes away some of the sourness but still leaves a lot flavor. Italian sausage can be substituted for the brats.
Provided by DbKnadler
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 6h10m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Add all ingredients to the slow cooker placing the brats on the bottom and everything else on top of them.
- Cook on low setting for 6-8 hours.
- Serve on buns.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 836.5, Fat 53.5, SaturatedFat 18.2, Cholesterol 125.8, Sodium 2423.4, Carbohydrate 54.4, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 8.4, Protein 32.7
Tips:
- Use a variety of meats. The recipe calls for pork shoulder, but you can also use beef chuck roast, pork loin, or even chicken.
- Don't overcrowd the slow cooker. If you're using a small slow cooker, you may need to cook the sauerkraut in batches.
- Add some vegetables. Carrots, celery, and onions are all great additions to sauerkraut.
- Season the sauerkraut to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other spices to taste.
- Serve the sauerkraut with your favorite sides. Mashed potatoes, dumplings, and noodles are all great options.
Conclusion:
Sauerkraut is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's a great way to use up leftover meat, and it's also a healthy and affordable meal. Whether you're making it in a slow cooker or on the stovetop, be sure to experiment with different ingredients and seasonings to find your perfect sauerkraut recipe.
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