Sweet and sour German spinach is a classic dish that is both flavorful and nutritious. This beloved side dish features tender spinach cooked in a tangy sauce made with vinegar, sugar, and spices. It is a popular accompaniment to hearty meat dishes, such as pork chops or schnitzel, and its vibrant green color adds a pop of color to any plate. While the traditional recipe calls for fresh spinach, frozen spinach can also be used for a quick and convenient meal. With its perfect balance of sweet and sour flavors, this classic German dish is sure to become a favorite in your household.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
SWEET AND SOUR GERMAN SPINACH
Make and share this Sweet and Sour German Spinach recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Marla in TX
Categories Vegetable
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Fry bacon in medium skillet until almost crisp.
- Fry onion in bacon grease until soft.
- Remove onion and bacon from grease.
- Place spinach in grease, stirring until hot.
- Return onion and bacon to skillet.
- Mix sugar and vinegar.
- Beat egg then mix with vinegar and sugar.
- Pour over spinach.
- Cook 2-5 minute.
- Salt to taste.
SWEET AND SOUR SHRIMP
Asian-inspired sweet and sour shrimp stir-fry.
Provided by Lanzzz
Categories Shrimp Stir-Fry
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Whisk together honey, rice vinegar, tomato paste, pineapple juice, and soy sauce for sweet and sour sauce in a medium bowl. Whisk together water and cornstarch for thickener in another bowl. Set both aside.
- Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Combine shrimp, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl; toss to season.
- Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and the sesame oil in a wok or large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer to the hot oil; cook for 1 minute without stirring. Stir and cook for another 30 seconds. Transfer to a clean plate.
- Add remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to the wok. When heated, add bell pepper and zucchini; stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add pineapple; stir-fry for 30 seconds.
- Pour in the reserved sweet and sour sauce; stir and cook until simmering, about 2 minutes.
- Whisk the cornstarch mixture again, then gradually add it to the center of the wok; stir constantly until sauce has thickened, about 30 seconds.
- Return the cooked shrimp to the wok; stir to combine and cook until shrimp are warmed through, about 2 minutes.
- Garnish each serving with green onions and sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.2 calories, Carbohydrate 56.1 g, Cholesterol 172.5 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 25.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 738.4 mg
SWEET-SOUR SPINACH SALAD
A tangy warm dressing pulls together all of the delicious elements in this great-tasting spring salad. The bowl looks colorful, thanks to the red onion and sunny hard-cooked eggs in the mixture. -Vikki Rebholz, West Chester, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 10-12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, flour, mustard and salt. Gradually stir in water and vinegar until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Gradually stir a small amount of hot dressing into beaten egg; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil., Place spinach in a large salad bowl. Drizzle with warm dressing; toss to coat. Top with the hard-boiled eggs, bacon and onion. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 168mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
GERMAN-STYLE SPINACH
Grandma's spinach dish is flavored with her Austrian heritage. It's tasty and always looks so pretty on the plate. We children never had to be told to eat our spinach at Grandma's house! -Joan Hutter, Warwick, Rhode Island
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook spinach according to package directions. Drain well and set aside. Saute onion and garlic in butter in a large skillet until tender. Stir in the spinach, bacon, nutmeg, salt and pepper; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 70 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 279mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
GERMAN CREAMED SPINACH
This recipe sounds hard, but once you've made it you won't need the recipe to make it. It is simple and goes great with pork chops. This was the only way my kids ever ate spinach along with all my nieces and nephews and there are many. Most cooks make spinach with onion, but once you try the garlic and sour cream...you won't go back! In our house there are never any leftovers.
Provided by glitter
Categories Spinach
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Wash and drain your spinach.
- Combine salt and water and bring to a rolling boil.
- Place drained spinach into the water and bring to a boil.
- Cover and simmer a few minutes only until tender. You don't want to loose too many vitamins.
- Drain well and chop.
- In a small saucepan, an iron skillet works best, melt the butter.
- Add flour and make a roux. You only want your roux to be a beautiful golden color but not too light.
- Add minced garlic. Sauté only a moment - Don't brown garlic or it will make your dish bitter.
- Slowly add part of the milk to make sauce.
- Put spinach back in the original pan pour your sauce over it.
- Remember the spinach will give off a little extra water-- don't add too much milk until you know how much more you'll need.
- Stir over medium heat until it is bubbling.
- If it is too thick, add enough cream or milk as needed.
- When thick enough, take off heat and stir in sour cream.
- Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 186, Fat 16.1, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 49.8, Sodium 725.1, Carbohydrate 8.4, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 0.5, Protein 4.5
Tips:
- Choose fresh spinach: Fresh spinach is essential for this recipe. Look for spinach with deep green leaves and no signs of wilting or yellowing.
- Wash the spinach thoroughly: Spinach can contain dirt and grit, so be sure to wash it thoroughly before using.
- Use a large pot: The spinach will wilt considerably during cooking, so use a large pot to prevent overcrowding.
- Cook the spinach in batches: If you have a lot of spinach, cook it in batches to ensure that it cooks evenly.
- Don't overcook the spinach: Overcooked spinach will become mushy and lose its flavor. Cook it just until it is wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Use good-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will have a big impact on the flavor of the dish. Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best results.
Conclusion:
Sweet and sour German spinach is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables and is also a good source of vitamins and minerals. Serve it with your favorite main course or enjoy it as a snack. This versatile dish can be enjoyed hot or cold and is also a great addition to salads and sandwiches. With its unique flavor and health benefits, sweet and sour German spinach is a dish that everyone should try.
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