Jarred Sauerkraut
Pioneer women made sauerkraut in this manner.
6 pounds mature cabbage4 tablespoons saltCold water
Remove outer leaves and cut cabbage very fine. Mix well with the salt. Pack firmly into clean sterile jars. Fill jars with cold water. Ensure that water goes all the way to the bottom of the jars. Remove air bubbles by inserting [...]
Drunken Sauerkraut
3 strips bacon, chopped1 cup finely chopped onion1 (2 pound) package sauerkraut, rinsed and drained2 tablespoons brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds1 (12 ounce) can beer or apple cider3/4 cup grated carrotSalt and pepper1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Saute bacon in medium size heavy pot or Dutch oven until all fat is rendered, but bacon is [...]
Favorite Sauerkraut
1 onion, diced 2 tablespoons butter 1 quart sauerkraut 1 raw potato, grated1 tablespoon brown sugar
Fry onion in butter. Add sauerkraut and cook for 5 minutes. Add potato. Cover with boiling water and cook for 30 minutes over low heat. Add brown sugar and simmer 30 minutes longer.
Bavarian Sauerkraut
1 apple1 large carrot2 ounces butter1 can sauerkraut1 teaspoon caraway seed4 slices bacon4 knockwurstSalt and pepper
Grate apple and carrot. Melt butter in a casserole. Stir in sauerkraut,apple, carrot, caraway seed and seasonings. Top with bacon slices and bake at 375 degrees F for 40 minutes, covered. Remove lid and arrange knockwurst on top. Return [...]
Sweet and Sour Sauerkraut
1 large can sauerkraut1 cup catsup or tomatoes1/2 cup brown sugar1/2 cup (1 stick) butter1 large onion
Saut? onion in margarine. Add a large can of sauerkraut that has been rinsed and drained. Add brown sugar, catsup, salt and pepper to taste, and simmer for at least 45 minutes.