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    Granny's Austrian Sauerkraut Recipe

    Jan 13, 2023 · Kommentar verfassen

    In this recipe, I'll show you how my grandma cooks her sauerkraut so that it not only tastes great, but is also wonderfully creamy and easily digestible.

    Sauerkraut is a possible side dish for classic roast pork and bread dumplings. But it also goes great with potato dumplings, with sausages or smoked ham.

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    Ingredients

    For this recipe you need the following ingredients. You can find the detailled

    Omas Sauerkraut, Zutaten
    • sauerkraut - storebought or homemade
    • onion - white or yellow
    • oil - neutral tasting oil for frying like corn or rapeseed
    • bay leaf - dried or fresh
    • juniper berries
    • sugar
    • bacon - optional (I don't use bacon if I serve the Sauerkraut with meat.)
    • For the roux that makes the sauerkraut so creamy and soft:
    • flour - plain white flour, no whole wheat etc.
    • butter - unflavoured, unsalted for the roux .

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    FAQ

    Should I cook Sauerkraut?

    Uncooked (raw) sauerkraut has, among other things, vitamin C and lactic acid bacteria, which are good for the immune system and digestion. But not everyone tolerates raw sauerkraut well.
    In my grandma's traditional recipe, it is cooked for quite a long time. This makes it easily digestible, but unfortunately loses the vitamins and lactic acid bacteria.
    If you want to preserve the good ingredients, you should only warm up the sauerkraut and not bring it to a boil. (Unlike in this recipe. ;D )
    In order to get it creamier and not so sour, you can add a roux and some sugar, as shown in the recipe below.

    How can I make Sauerkraut taste less sour?

    You can drain the liquid and wash the Sauerkraut a bit, if it's to sour for you.
    In addition, my grandmother cooks it for 45 minutes, and adds sugar and a roux to make it taste more mild. (Please be aware that the vitamins and healthy lactic acid bacteria get lost this way.)

    Can I eat sauerkraut straight?

    Yes, you can eat ready fermented (or storebought) Sauerkraut straight. This way it is the most healthy, because during cooking it looses most of it's vitamins and lactic acid bacteria.
    But not everyone tolerates raw sauerkraut well. If you cook it, it tastes more mild and is easier to digest, on the other side.

    Storage, Duration & Freezing

    How do I store Sauerkraut?

    Raw, fermented Sauerkraut can be stored in the fridge or a cool place (like unheated cellar) for a few months.
    Cooked Sauerkraut, however, only lasts 2-3 days in the fridge. (Cook once more for a few minutes before eating.)

    How long keeps cooked Sauerkraut in the fridge?

    Cooked Sauerkraut lasts 2-3 days in the fridge. Cook for a few minutes before eating the leftovers.

    Can I freeze cooked Sauerkraut?

    Cooked sauerkraut (see recipe) can easily be frozen for a few months. To thaw, I leave it in the fridge overnight and boil it in a saucepan for a few more minutes the next day.
    Raw, on the other hand, Sauerkraut does not have to be frozen. You can store raw, uncooked Sauerkraut for a few months in the fridge or another cool, but not frosty place like an unheated cellar or garage at wintertime.

    Rezept für Sauerkraut mit Speck und Einmach | Sauerkraut Recipe

    Best Austrian Sauerkraut Recipe with Canned Sauerkraut

    In this traditional recipe, I'll show you how my Austrian grandma cooks her sauerkraut so that it gets wonderfully creamy and easily digestible.
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    Zubereitungszeit 15 Min.
    Cooking Time 45 Min.
    Arbeitszeit 1 Std.
    Gericht side dish
    Land & Region Austrian
    Portionen 4 portions
    Kalorien 133 kcal

    Equipment

    • big saucepan for cooking the Sauerkraut
    • small pan for the roux

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    Sauerkraut

    • 32 oz sauerkraut canned or in a bag, ~500g
    • 1 onion yellow or white, medium-sized
    • 2 tbsp. bacon diced, optional, ~50g
    • 1 tbsp. oil
    • 1 bay leaf
    • 3 juniper berries
    • 1 tbsp. sugar

    Roux

    • 2 tbsp. flour
    • 2 tbsp. butter

    Anleitungen
     

    Cook Sauerkraut

    • Heat up oil in a big pan and sauté onion until golden brown.
      Sauerkraut Zwiebel Rösten
    • Optional: Add bacon and roast for a minute.
    • Add the sauerkraut to the pan, stir well.
    • Pour water until everything is covered.
      Sauerkraut mit Wasser aufgießen
    • Add sugar, bay leaf and juniper berries and stir well.
      Omas Geheimtipp: Sauerkraut mit einem EL Zucker
    • Simmer gently with the lid closed for about 45 minutes. Stir occasionally.

    Make a Roux

    • Just before the sauerkraut is done cooking, melt butter in a small pan. Add flour and stir well until no lumps remain. Remove from the stove immediately.
      Einmach aus Butter und Mehl
    • When the sauerkraut is soft, stir in the roux and serve.
      Sauerkraut Anleitung Einmach unterrühren

    Nutrition

    Serving: 163gCalories: 133kcal
    Keyword Sauerkraut
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