Best Jans Polish Sauerkraut Side Dish Recipes

POLISH SAUERKRAUT

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This was my Polish mother-in-law's recipe... It is so easy... and so good! The onion and apple and butter browned together give the sauerkraut a gentler yet full flavor. Add additional ingredients or don't... it is a great recipe how ever you decide to put it together. Traditions are great.. but sometimes it is cool to...

Provided by Colleen Sowa

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

SAUERKAUT
2 large onions (diced)
2 large apples (diced) (can use more if you like)
2 qt sauerkraut (store bought or homemade)
4 Tbsp butter (or margarine)
ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS
celery ribs (chopped)
pork (cut up)
potatoes (cut up)
polish sausage
carrots (cut up)
mixed vegetables
ground nutmeg, ground black pepper, garlic powder

Steps:

1. Saute' the onions and apples in the butter. Brown them (be careful not to burn them!). Any additional vegetables can be added and saute'd Add meat if you like.
2. Add sauerkraut juice to the pan and stir well to get all the caramelized drippings blended in... the liquid will be brown. Stir in the sauerkraut, and heat through before serving. Add spices if you like.
3. *** I make it this way for a side dish, pork roast or brats.

SAUERKRAUT SIDE DISH

Sauerkraut Side Dish image

Even those folks who say they don't like sauerkraut have told me that they like this recipe. I'm always on the lookout to add quick and easy recipes to my kitchen file, and that's one of the reasons why this dish is among my favorites.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 medium onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons butter
1 can (27 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
3 medium tart apples, peeled and sliced
1 large potato, peeled and shredded
1 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
1/2 teaspoon salt
Additional brown sugar, optional

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add the sauerkraut, apples, potato, broth, sugar, caraway and salt; mix well. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until the apples are tender. Sprinkle with additional brown sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 930mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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