sauerkraut Recipes
9 delicious sauerkraut recipes from around the world
Bigos (Hunter's Stew)
Bigos, often called Hunter's Stew, is Poland's beloved national dish. This hearty and complex stew features a rich blend of sauerkraut, fresh cabbage, and a variety of meats, slow-simmered to perfection. It's a dish that truly improves with time, making it ideal for making ahead and reheating over several days.
Bigos (Hunter's Stew)
Poland's national dish - a legendary hunter's stew featuring sauerkraut, fresh cabbage, and a medley of meats, traditionally simmered for days. Its flavor deepens and improves with each reheating, making it even better the next day.
Choucroute Garnie
A hearty Alsatian specialty featuring sauerkraut slow-braised with a generous assortment of cured and smoked meats, and tender potatoes. This dish embodies the rich, comforting flavors of Alsace.
Dampfnudeln with Sauerkraut
Traditional German savory steamed dumplings (Dampfnudeln) served with hearty sauerkraut and crispy pork belly. This recipe focuses on the Palatinate style, known for its rich flavors and satisfying textures.
Jota
A hearty and comforting Slovenian stew, Jota is a classic Alpine dish featuring tender beans, tangy sauerkraut, soft potatoes, and savory smoked pork. Perfect for a cold day.
Kapuśniak (Polish Sauerkraut Soup)
A hearty and traditional Polish sauerkraut soup, perfect for a cold winter day. This soup features tender pork, smoky kielbasa, tangy sauerkraut, and wholesome vegetables, simmered to perfection. It's a comforting dish with centuries of history.
Kapusta Zasmażana (Polish Braised Sauerkraut)
A classic Polish side dish featuring deeply flavorful braised sauerkraut, enriched with crispy bacon and aromatic spices. This dish is a comforting and traditional accompaniment to many Polish meals.
Kassler mit Sauerkraut (German Smoked Pork Chop with Sauerkraut)
A comforting and classic German dish featuring tender, cured smoked pork chops baked with tangy sauerkraut, sweet apples, and aromatic spices. This recipe is simple to prepare and delivers a deeply satisfying flavor.
Zuurkoolstamppot (Dutch Sauerkraut and Potato Mash)
A hearty and comforting Dutch winter classic, Zuurkoolstamppot features fluffy mashed potatoes blended with tangy sauerkraut and savory crispy bacon. Traditionally served with a smoked sausage (rookworst) and a dollop of mustard.