Best 3 Old Fashioned Kraut Dinner Recipes

Immerse yourself in the nostalgic flavors of an old-fashioned kraut dinner, a classic dish that has been passed down through generations. Experience the harmonious blend of tangy sauerkraut, tender meat, and aromatic spices, all coming together to create a comforting and hearty meal. Whether you prefer a traditional pork-based recipe or a vegetarian variation, discover the secrets to crafting this timeless dish that will warm your soul and satisfy your cravings.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

OLD WORLD SAUERKRAUT SUPPER

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This is a great quick and easy dinner to prepare, and it's very tasty. It is adapted from a recipe in Fix-It and Forget-It Slow Cooker Cookbook.

Provided by Miss Annie

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 6h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 slices bacon, cut into small pieces
2 tablespoons flour
2 (15 ounce) cans sauerkraut
2 small potatoes, cubed
2 small apples, cubed
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons caraway seeds
3 lbs Polish sausage, cut into 3 inch pieces
1/2 cup water

Steps:

Fry bacon until crisp.
Drain, reserving drippings.
Add flour to bacon drippings.
Blend well.
Stir in sauerkraut and bacon.
Transfer to crockpot.
Add remaining ingredients and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours, or HIGH for 3-4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 689.1, Fat 53, SaturatedFat 18.9, Cholesterol 124.8, Sodium 2305.3, Carbohydrate 25.4, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 10.1, Protein 27.2

GRANDMA PAT'S SAUERKRAUT HOTDISH

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Dish of my childhood, with the family's homemade sauerkraut. Definitely my favorite. Also yummy to melt cheese on top of it.

Provided by Sadie Anne

Categories 100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes Noodle Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon onion salt
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 cup sauerkraut, drained
1 ¼ cups egg noodles
½ cup water

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, salt, pepper, and onion salt. Cook and stir until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
Combine beef mixture with cream of chicken soup and sauerkraut in a small casserole dish. Add noodles and water; stir to combine.
Bake in the preheated oven until noodles are tender yet firm to the bite and casserole is heated through, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15.6 g, Cholesterol 84.2 mg, Fat 21.4 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 21.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 1188.4 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

JOLEAN'S CROCK POT OLD WORLD SAUERKRAUT SUPPER

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This is a German recipe that my Mom made for us every New Year's Day. Although my siblings didn't care for sauerkraut, Mom INSISTED that we eat pork & sauerkraut for good luck on New Year's Day back in the 70's. Well, this is the recipe that we ALL loved, and I handed it down to my kids as well...A true tradition in my family, and a recipe that I found in one of Mom's Crock Pot Cookbooks from 1970, but tweaked just a bit so we all would like it! Truly yummy, totally filling, and the switch-up she made to using "Bavarian" sauerkraut makes all the difference in taste! Both of my ex-DH's love this recipe and brag about it to other people to this day...

Provided by Stacky5

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 8h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 slices bacon
3 small potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 small granny smith apples, cored, peeled and cubed
1 lb smoked sausage (Eckrich Skinless)
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon flour
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans Bavarian-style sweet sauerkraut (1 can drained, but keep the liquid in the 2nd can)
1/2 cup water

Steps:

Fry bacon until crisp. Drain (reserving drippings in pan) and break into small pieces. Add flour to the bacon drippings and blend well until slightly golden brown.
Stir in sauerkraut (and liquid from 1 can). Mix well and saute for 5 minutes.
Place sauerkraut mixture, crumbled bacon and sausage pieces in crock pot.
Add all other ingredients. Mix together thoroughly.
Cover and cook on Low 7 to 9 hours.
Salt & pepper to taste, but you may not need it!

Tips:

Choose firm heads of cabbage that are heavy for their size, with tightly packed leaves. Avoid heads with bruises or blemishes.
Use a sharp knife to thinly slice the cabbage. This will help it cook evenly.
Rinse the sauerkraut thoroughly before using. This will remove any excess salt or brine.
To make the dumplings, use a combination of ground pork and beef. This will give them a flavorful and moist texture.
Be sure to brown the dumplings well before adding them to the sauerkraut. This will help them hold their shape and prevent them from falling apart.
Serve the sauerkraut dinner with mashed potatoes, boiled potatoes, or noodles.

Conclusion:

Old-fashioned kraut dinner is a hearty and flavorful meal that is perfect for a cold winter night. It is also a relatively easy dish to make, and it can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your sauerkraut mild or tangy, with or without dumplings, this recipe is sure to please. So next time you are looking for a comforting and delicious meal, give old-fashioned kraut dinner a try.