Recipes Using Sauerkraut

Hunter's Stew (Polish Bigos)

Ingredients:

• 4 lbs. sauerkraut
• 1 lb. smoked pork bones
• 1 lb. spareribs
• 1/2 lb. bacon
• 2 cups water
• 2 bay leaves
• salt and black pepper
• 4 lbs. cabbage heads
• 1 lb. smoked polish sausage
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 1 Tbsp. caraway seeds (optional)
• 16 oz. fresh mushrooms
• 8 oz. dried mushroom, soaked in a little hot water
• 2 tomatoes, diced
• 2 Tbsp. flour

Directions:

Brown pork bones and spareribs in a large heavy pot and simmer in water 1 hour.

Add the sauerkraut (washed and drained). Chop the cabbage finely and add to sauerkraut with bay leaves. Add pepper and salt cover and simmer for 1 hour more. Remove lid and keep pot on a very low simmer.

In a pan, fry bacon until crisp, then crumble into sauerkraut mixture. Drain most of the bacon fat and fry sliced onions and mushrooms and flour until they just brown. Add into sauerkraut mixture with caraway seeds (if used). Cut sausage into slices and add to sauerkraut mixture with the tomatoes.

Bring to a boil, simmer 30 minutes and serve hot with rye or crusty bread and/or mashed potatoes.

Source: Polish Cookbook in English by Zofia Czerny Revised Edition 1975

By Irene from Adelaide, South Australia

Baked Sauerkraut

Ingredients:

• 1 large can sauerkraut, drained
• 1 can tomatoes, well drained
• 4-6 slices bacon
• 1 medium onion
• 1 cup brown sugar

Directions:

By Robin from Washington, IA

Slow Cooked Pork and Sauerkraut

Ingredients:

• 2 (32 oz.) jars sauerkraut, drained
• 1 envelope dry onion soup mix
• 3 Tbsp. brown mustard
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 3 lbs. boneless pork loin roast

Directions:

Source: The slow cooker cookbook "5 Ingredients Or Less".

By Glenda from Canada

Sauerkraut Dressing

Ingredients

• 2 boxes Stove Top dressing, chicken flavored
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 stick butter
• 1 large can sauerkraut, undrained
• sprinkle with sugar ( to taste)
• 2/3 cup onion
• 2/3 cup celery
• sprinkle with sage (to taste)

Directions

For a single batch, cut the recipe in half.

By Robin from Washington, IA

Sausage and Sauerkraut

Ingredients

• 1 can mushroom soup
• 1 can sauerkraut
• 2 Tbsp. chopped onion
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 4 medium potatoes
• 4 oz. Monterey Jack cheese
• link sausage

Directions

By Robin from Washington, IA

Sauerkraut Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 (20 oz.) can sauerkraut
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup green pepper, chopped
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup oil
• 1/4 cup cider vinegar
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 tsp. salt

Directions:

By Robin from Washington, IA

Vegetable Sauerkraut Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 can sauerkraut, drained for 1/2 hour
• 1 cup diced green pepper
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/3 cup vinegar
• 1/2 cup salad oil
• 1 cup sugar

Directions:

By Robin from Washington, IA

Sauerkraut Soup

This is a great soup that even most people who do not like sauerkraut will like!

Approximate Time: about 75-80 minutes

Yield: 8-10 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 lb smoked Polish sausage, cut in 1/2 inch pieces ($2.00)
• 5 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed ($.75)
• 2 medium onions, chopped ($.99)
• 2 carrots, cut into 1/4 inch slices
• 3 14oz. cans chicken broth ($3.00)
• 1 32oz. can sauerkraut, rinsed and drained ($1.49)
• 1 6oz. can tomato paste ($.59)

Steps:

1. In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, combine sausage, potatoes, onions, carrots, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
2. Add sauerkraut and tomato paste; mix well.
3. Return to a boil; reduce heat; cover and simmer 30 minutes longer.
4. In a thinner soup is desired, add additional water or chicken broth.

By Robin