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Sour Kraut

Cultural Context

Originating in Germany, sauerkraut has been a staple in many European diets for centuries, celebrated for its preservation qualities and probiotic benefits. Traditionally served alongside meats or as a topping for sausages, it has become a beloved condiment in various cuisines worldwide. Today, sauerkraut is appreciated not only for its tangy flavor but also for its health benefits, making it a popular choice in modern diets.

GermanUSside
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 medium head cabbage
2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon caraway seeds
1 tablespoon juniper berries
4 cups water
2 medium apples
1 lb sausage
2 medium potatoes
2 tablespoons butter
8 oz cream cheese
1 cup sour cream
1 cup milk
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons corn starch
1/2 cup pineapple juice
1/2 cup nuts

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

salt

💰Cheaper: sea salt

Sea salt can enhance flavor while being less processed.

cabbage

💰Cheaper: green cabbage

Green cabbage is usually less expensive than specialty varieties.

1

Start by browning the sausage in a skillet.

2

Prepare the sauerkraut by shredding the cabbage finely.

3

Add salt to the cabbage and massage it until it releases water.

4

Mix in caraway seeds and juniper berries with the cabbage.

5

Slice apples and add them to the sauerkraut mixture for sweetness.

6

Pack the cabbage mixture tightly into a crock pot.

7

Pour water over the cabbage to ensure it's submerged.

8

Cover the crock pot and set it to cook on high for 3 hours.

9

Peel potatoes and boil them until soft for mashed potatoes.

10

Mash the potatoes with butter, cream cheese, sour cream, and milk until creamy.

11

Thicken chicken broth for gravy to serve with the mashed potatoes.

12

Prepare a lighter meal of baked potato bacon soup by peeling and cubing potatoes, cooking them until soft, and frying bacon.

13

Make a soup base with butter, flour, and milk, then mix in the cooked potatoes and bacon.

14

Top the soup with cheddar cheese and green onions if available.

15

Mix dough ingredients for salted honey rolls, heating some of them as needed.

16

Add flour to the dough until it is not too sticky and roll it out.

17

Spread a honey, butter, and salt mixture over the rolled dough and roll it up.

18

Prepare a Waldoor fruit salad by mixing fruits, celery, and nuts, then create a glaze with pineapple juice, sugar, and corn starch.

Cooking Techniques

fermenting

Equipment Needed

knifemandolinlarge bowlfermentation jar or crockclothrefrigerator

Spice Level:

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Dietary

veganvegetarianplant-basedgluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Also Known As

Sauerkraut

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