UNCLE EMIL'S CZECH-STYLE SAUERKRAUT
Growing up we ate this delicious sauerkraut w/roast pork & roast duck dinners, often w/dumplings as a 2nd side dish. Every family's treasured recipe has a story. My great-uncle Emil (Placek) was Czech by heritage, but American born. 1 dy he walked into a diner in Nebr & was face-to-face w/my Irish great-aunt Loretta (Sullivan). She was cookin up a storm & he was hungry & smitten, so it was a fated marriage of "sweet & sauer". Lots of Irish colleens followed my Aunt Loretta & made great kraut using applesauce & Step #5 below. We all overuse the word "best" if talking about things we love, so I won't do that. This is the BEST! (Noted time is 30 min total for all prep & cooking)
Provided by twissis
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h
Yield 6 2/3 cup, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Put sauerkraut & liquid, butter & caraway seeds in a lrg saucepan over med heat. When the mixture begins to bubble slightly, lower heat to simmer.
- Peel & grate the potato & onion. Add them to top of the kraut & press lightly into the kraut w/the flat surface of a spoon. Do not stir into the kraut.
- Cover & cont to simmer (add sml amt of water as needed) till the grated potato is cooked. Now combine the pan contents (this process keeps raw potato from scorching &/or sticking to the bottom of the pan).
- Add the applesauce, mix well & taste. Add more applesauce if you prefer a sweeter, more apple flavored kraut.
- All we need now is some meat flavor in the kraut. If you have meat drippings for that, deglaze your meat pan & add to the kraut. If not, add a chicken bouillon cube to the kraut. Be sure it's completely dissolved & mixed in well w/the kraut. Serve it up!
- NOTES: After pan contents are combined in #3, stir freq to ck moisture & prevent any ingredients from sticking to the pan. --- After the last step, you can cont to simmer if you feel the kraut is too liquid, but is unlikely to be needed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.5, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 20.4, Sodium 561.9, Carbohydrate 19.9, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 2.4, Protein 1.8
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saki raja
[email protected]I love this sauerkraut recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I like to serve it with roasted pork or chicken.
Selena Cruz
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover sauerkraut. I added some kielbasa and potatoes, and it was a delicious and easy meal.
Crashed Band
[email protected]This sauerkraut is amazing! It's so flavorful and tangy. I love the addition of the apples and caraway seeds. I will definitely be making this again and again.
robert barthol
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of sauerkraut, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.
Usama Ali Vlogs
[email protected]This is the best sauerkraut recipe I've ever tried. It's so flavorful and easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.
GAMING BROTHERS
[email protected]I've made this sauerkraut recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing.
Shabeer Khan
[email protected]This sauerkraut is delicious! I love the sweet and sour flavor.
nancy tomlin
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to make sauerkraut. It's easy to follow and the results are delicious.
Gregory Reed
[email protected]This sauerkraut is the best I've ever had. It's so flavorful and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.
Tharusha pramod
[email protected]I love this sauerkraut recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I like to serve it with roasted pork or chicken.
zohaib yousaf
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover sauerkraut. I added some kielbasa and potatoes, and it was a delicious and easy meal.
Natasha Redmon
[email protected]This sauerkraut is amazing! It's so flavorful and tangy. I love the addition of the apples and caraway seeds. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Bridget Phiri
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of sauerkraut, but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised. It's not as sour as I thought it would be, and the apples and caraway seeds add a nice sweetness. I would definitely make this again.
koster jibon
[email protected]This sauerkraut was delicious! I made it exactly as the recipe said, and it turned out perfect. I served it with sausage and mashed potatoes, and it was a hearty and satisfying meal.
Riya Moni Riya
[email protected]I've never made sauerkraut before, but this recipe made it so easy. I love the sweet and sour flavor, and the caraway seeds add a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Ripon Pervez
[email protected]This sauerkraut recipe is a keeper! It's so flavorful and easy to make. I used my own homemade sauerkraut, but I'm sure it would be just as good with store-bought. I served it with roasted pork and dumplings, and it was a hit with the whole family.