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German sauerkraut in a brown bowl with a red and white napkin with fork on the side.

German Sauerkraut with Bacon

Angela Schofield
German sauerkraut is the perfect side dish for all kinds of traditional meals.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Side Dishes
Cuisine Bavarian, German
Servings 6 Portions
Calories 188 kcal

Ingredients

  • 32 oz. sauerkraut
  • 3 oz. bacon
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 tsp. butter
  • 1 tsp. garlic paste or 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
  • ½ tsp. caraway seeds
  • 1 tsp. sugar
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 whole juniper berries
  • 3 whole all spice
  • 1 ¼ cups beef broth
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • ¼ tsp. pepper

Instructions
 

  • Cut bacon and onion into small cubes and add to a medium sized pot.
  • Add garlic paste and butter, and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
  • Add the caraway seeds and sugar and let cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  • Add beef broth and spices and bring to a boil.
  • Add the sauerkraut and reduce to a simmer. (If using an American brand of sauerkraut, place it in a sieve and thoroughly rinse it. If you're using a German brand, you can add the sauerkraut right into the pot.)
  • Allow to simmer for at least 1 hour.

Notes

You can prepare sauerkraut the day before, it is one of the dishes that tastes just as good or even better the next day.

Nutrition

Yield: 1PortionCalories: 188kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 4gFat: 16gFiber: 5gSugar: 4gNet Carbohydrates: 5g