This delicious dish is very easy to make. I probably should have called it the bachelor/bachelorette sauerkraut dish … but it is not just for the bachelors/bachelorettes, it is the perfect dish whenever you want to make something quick but tasty and healthy. Of course, you can never go wrong with sauerkraut, it is so healthy.
It is a super easy recipe but I would like to note a few things. The onion has to be finally chopped and the dish needs to be cooked well otherwise it will have a raw taste.
There are two types of sauerkraut. One is preserved with vinegar and the other is processed with salt. I prefer the salted version as it is less acidic and is better for health. This version acts as a probiotic and supports gut health and digestive functions. Of course, the vinegar version would be fine to use, too.
RECIPE
Serves 6-8 people
Ingredients
- 1 onion, finally chopped
- oil (sunflower, lard)
- 4 large slices of bacon, chopped into small pieces (optional)
- 1 tsp sweet Hungarian paprika
- 2 cup cold meat stock
- 1 tsp caraway seeds
- 1/2 tsp mustard
- couple of cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 lbs of sauerkraut, rinsed
- few springs of thyme or 1 tsp thyme
- red chili pepper (optional)
- 1 lb of kielbasa or sausage
- sour cream to serve
- rice or potatoes to serve
- bread
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Chop the onions making sure they are finally chopped. Also chop the bacon. Sauté onions in some oil for about 5 minutes on medium high heat. Add the bacon (if using) and continue sautéing for another 5 minutes.
- Add the paprika and garlic for 1 minute. Stir. Add the cold stock, stir.
- Rinse sauerkraut with water, strain.
- Add the sauerkraut, mustard, red chili pepper (optional) and caraway seeds. You can add the meat too. Stir. If the meat is already cooked, you do not have to add it at this point. Although I personally like it if any meat is cooked in the dish regardless whether it is precooked or not. If you don’t include it at this step, just add it at the end.
- Cook for 50 – 60 minutes until the sauerkraut is well cooked.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve with sour cream and your choice of bread, potatoes or rice.
enjoy!
Twin Cities Herbs 
Hungarian food is so good!! Love this 💕
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