This is the way my mother-in-law and other Latvian ladies prepare sauerkraut and after tasting it the first time, I have never prepared it any other way! It is so good and compliments roast pork or any German dish.
Provided by Irmgard
Categories Vegetable
Time 2h10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Drain the sauerkraut only if it is too salty, otherwise use it with its own liquid.
- Heat the lard in a large saucepan.
- Take a handful of the sauerkraut and squeeze it dry.
- Put it in the hot lard and fry it until the sauerkraut has brown edges.
- Add the sauerkraut, apples, bay leaf, onion (if using), caraway seeds and 2 tablespoons of brown sugar.
- Add water to just barely cover the sauerkraut.
- Bring to a boil; lower the heat and simmer for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Add more sugar, if needed, gradually while the sauerkraut is cooking, tasting often.
- The sauerkraut should be pleasantly sweet-sour but not too sweet.
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kittenfeast
[email protected]This recipe is a waste of time. The sauerkraut turned out bland and mushy.
Der Lee
[email protected]I didn't like this sauerkraut at all. It was too sweet and the apples and carrots were mushy.
Konain Husain
[email protected]This sauerkraut is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still good.
Nico Adriaans
[email protected]I was looking for a new sauerkraut recipe and I'm so glad I found this one. It's easy to make and it tastes amazing.
Neymar Hisham
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a sweet and tangy sauerkraut. I've made it several times and it always turns out well.
Nyomi Melendez
[email protected]I made this sauerkraut last night and it was delicious! I used red cabbage instead of green cabbage, and I added a little bit of brown sugar to the recipe. It turned out perfect.
Raisha Habiba
[email protected]This Latvian sauerkraut is a great way to use up leftover sauerkraut. It's sweet and tangy, and the apples and carrots add a nice crunch. I served it with mashed potatoes and pork chops, and it was a hit with the whole family.