Sauerkraut Recipes

Sauerkraut is a German word meaning "Sour Cabbage". Sauerkraut is a traditional food of Germany, Croatia and Czech. It is one of the popular foods in countries such as China, US, Chile and Canada. Sauerkraut is slowly becoming a vogue among the English.

Sauerkraut is fermented cabbage that has a long shelf life. The shredded cabbage is mixed with pickle salt and stored for four to five weeks to ferment. This is used as one of the condiments in many dishes. This could be purchased in a department store or could be made at home. It is one of the traditional German foods. You could add sauerkraut in soups including cabbage soups.

Tips to Make Sauerkraut Recipe at Home

Ingredients
25 Pounds cabbage
¾ Cup pickling salt

Method
Clean and shred the cabbage. In a large bowl, mix salt and cabbage well. Pack the salted cabbage in a clean glass jar and press it down with a wooden spoon, until you see the juice come out on the surface. Cover the mouth of the jar with a piece of clean linen cloth and close the jar. Leave it in a warm place for almost a month and half for fermenting. If you see the bubbles coming, it is an indication of fermentation. Once the cabbage is fermented, you can transfer it from the jar to a refrigerator container or freezer bags for freezing. It will stay unspoiled for months.

German Sauerkraut Bacon Recipe

You can either use home-made sauerkraut or buy a can of the same.

Ingredients
2 Strips of bacon finely chopped
18 Ounces of sauerkraut
1 Tbsp olive oil
½ Tsp crushed black pepper
2.5 Cups water
1 Tsp corn flour

Method
Sauté the onions, until light brown. Add the bacon pieces and sauté for couple of minutes, until it becomes crisp. Add pepper, sauerkraut and 2 cups of water. Reduce the flame and stir frequently for 45-60 minutes. Make a corn flour paste and add to the dish. Allow it to simmer for couple of minutes. However, remember never to boil the sauerkraut dish.

Sauerkraut Cake

Ingredients
2 Cups multipurpose flour
1 Tsp baking powder
½ Cup cocoa
½ Cup margarine
1.5 Cups sugar
1 Tsp vanilla
3 Eggs
1 Cup water
¾ Cup well-drained sauerkraut
Pinch of salt

Method
Sift the flour with baking powder, salt and cocoa for couple of times. Blend margarine and sugar till it becomes light and fluffy. To this add vanilla and mix well. To this mixture, add the eggs one at a time. Blend each egg well before you add the next one. To loosen the mixture, you may add small amount of water. Finally, add sauerkraut and mix well. Butter a baking pan and pour the mixture into it. Bake for 35 minutes at 400 degrees F.

Sauerkraut with Sausages

Ingredients
2 Cups of minced sausage
1 Onion finely minced
3 Ounces of cream cheese
1 Can sauerkraut
1 Tsp pepper
1 Tbsp parsley flakes
1 Tbsp minced garlic

For Frying
2 Eggs
1 Cup flour
2 Cups oil
Bread crumbs

Method
In a skillet, sauté the minced sausages and onion, till it becomes brown. Allow it to cool. In a bowl, mix all the ingredients, the sautéed sausages and onions. Make small balls and chill the same for couple of hours. Make a semi-thick batter with the flour. In a another bowl, beat the eggs. Dip the sausage balls in the flour, the egg and the breadcrumbs before frying. Fry till it becomes golden brown. Serve hot with any sauce.