SLOW-COOKER SAUERKRAUT

Slow-Cooker Sauerkraut image

The recipe was made by a special someone in my life. I was never a fan of sauerkraut until I tried this and fell in love. It's terrific as a side dish or on reuben sandwiches. -Karen Tringali, Minooka, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 1h20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

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Ingredients

1/2 pound bacon strips, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
3/4 cup white vinegar
3/4 cup sugar
2 cans (14 ounces each) sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained
1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook bacon and onions over medium heat until bacon is crisp and onions are just tender, 5-7 minutes. Add vinegar and sugar to skillet; cook and stir 5 minutes. Add sauerkraut and caraway seeds to skillet; stir to combine. Transfer mixture to 4-qt. slow cooker. Cover and cook on low to allow flavors to blend, 1-2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 675mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.