How to make Sauteed Sauerkraut

bacon

🥗Healthier: smoked turkey

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Smoked turkey reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

caraway seeds

🥗Healthier: fennel seeds

💰Cheaper: cumin seeds

Fennel seeds provide a similar anise flavor.

Chop half of a large cabbage into smaller pieces and slice finely.

Dice 1 large onion into small cubes.

Add chopped cabbage and diced onion into a 10-liter pot.

Pour in 300 g of sauerkraut along with its liquid.

Add 0.5 liters of water to the pot.

Cover the pot with a lid and sauté on medium-low heat for 15-20 minutes, checking occasionally.

Once the cabbage is softened, remove the lid and let some water evaporate.

Add 2 tablespoons of tomato paste and 2 tablespoons of apple ketchup to the pot.

Add 1/4 teaspoon of salt and sauté for another 5-7 minutes with the lid open.

Optionally, add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil for extra flavor and mouthfeel.

Taste test the dish before serving.

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