Schwäbisches Sauerkraut

Swabian Sauerkraut

I prefer to use a mild Sauerkraut.
The brand I have found to be the best is Frank's.
I prefer to get Bavarian Kraut, but Polish Style is o.k. too.


For each 32 oz. jar of Kraut you'll need:
2 large potatoes
1 large onion
1 medium apple
2 tbsp. oil
2 tbsp. flour

I like to prepare this in a disposable foil pan.

Cut the onions into thin slices and cook in the hot oil
until they are browned and slightly crisp- but not burned.
Drain and lightly rinse the sauerkraut- don't rinse too much
or you'll lose a lot of the flavor.
Put it in a baking pan.
Add the flour and stir. If it seems too dry add 1/4 cup water.
Grate the peeled and cored apple and the peeled potato.
Mix everything together in the baking dish.

         

This can be made with Polish Sausage, Smoked Butt or any other smoked meat.

Put the meat on top of the Sauerkraut and cover it with foil.
Bake in a 350° oven for about 2 hours- longer if the meat requires it.
Check occasionally to make sure the Kraut does not get too dry.

When the meat is done- serve with pride!

If you prefer to cook the sauerkraut without meat
you can flavor it by adding 1/2 pound of fried, crumbled bacon
before putting it in the oven.

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