German Sour Kraut

jarredbehrendt · 08-16-2009, 09:44 PM

Here is an old family recipe that I have done little to change. This recipe has turned countless kraut haters into kraut lovers.

32 oz by volume Sour Kraut
2 Apples
2 Eggs
4 Tbl Brown Sugar
1/4 Cup Butter
1 Med onion, chopped
2-4 cloves garlic, smashed
1 Tbl Whole Caraway Seeds
Salt and Pepper to taste

First off rinse the kraut until its strong scent subsides (2-3 times) allow to drain.

In a large skillet melt the butter then add in the onions and garlic.Add a pinch of salt and saute them until they are translucent.

Add in the caraway seeds and apples, cook until they apples become tender.

Add in sour kraut and heat throughout, then remove the skillet from the heat and add the two eggs (beaten), add pepper to taste and mix thoroughly.

Serve with a nice dark beer

fishnguy · 08-18-2009, 09:35 AM

Sounds like a great recipe. May try some while camping at Johnson Lake this weekend.

Frosch · 08-18-2009, 05:14 PM

That sounds really good. When I had kraut in Germany they added bacon.

My wife would never touch the stuff but she loved it there and in the Czech Rep.

jarredbehrendt · 08-19-2009, 08:00 AM

I love that pic!

Frosh is right, I left out the hog. 2 to 3 strips would work just fine

hexrod · 10-02-2009, 08:07 PM

Jarred, your recipe sounds great!

If you haven't already, you should try the imported German sauerkraut available at some grocery stores (often, those that specialize a bit in gourmet stuff, like Ideal and Leons in lincoln). Its' got a much "cleaner" taste than the canned "Frank's" domestic kraut. Might save the rinsing.

I once had Alsatian sauerkraut with pigs's knuckle, sausage and a half of a braised hen pheasant in a restaurant in France. (The hen had #8 shot in her) The kraut is cooked with white wine and lightly flavored with juniper berries. Served with potatoes and carrots. Good stuff.

Lee

ADV1 · 10-03-2009, 01:47 PM

You convinced me! My wife was actually out Grocery shopping and I had her add the missing ingredients to her list! I can't wait! it sounds delicious! I'm also having her pick up some Brats to go with! I think I'll top it off by enjoying a good Hefe!

I think we are going to do this Sunday night which is perfect cause I need to induce some revenge on a couple of guys at work!

ADV1 · 10-11-2009, 07:46 PM

Welp, I did it! turned out decent! I also added some Brats!

Thanks!

08-16-2009, 09:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
jarredbehrendt jarredbehrendt is Dreaming of Paradise Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Omaha, NE for now.... Certified Youth Fishing Instructor Posts: 2,463 Thanks: 587 Thanked 401 Times in 300 Posts Blog Entries: 68	German Sour Kraut Here is an old family recipe that I have done little to change. This recipe has turned countless kraut haters into kraut lovers. 32 oz by volume Sour Kraut 2 Apples 2 Eggs 4 Tbl Brown Sugar 1/4 Cup Butter 1 Med onion, chopped 2-4 cloves garlic, smashed 1 Tbl Whole Caraway Seeds Salt and Pepper to taste First off rinse the kraut until its strong scent subsides (2-3 times) allow to drain. In a large skillet melt the butter then add in the onions and garlic.Add a pinch of salt and saute them until they are translucent. Add in the caraway seeds and apples, cook until they apples become tender. Add in sour kraut and heat throughout, then remove the skillet from the heat and add the two eggs (beaten), add pepper to taste and mix thoroughly. Serve with a nice dark beer __________________ Fish when you can...... Work when you have to.

08-18-2009, 05:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
Frosch Frosch is ready to breath some salty air. Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: omaha Certified Youth Fishing Instructor Posts: 1,790 Thanks: 362 Thanked 347 Times in 196 Posts Blog Entries: 1	That sounds really good. When I had kraut in Germany they added bacon. My wife would never touch the stuff but she loved it there and in the Czech Rep. __________________ Lidičky já mám rád pivo!

08-19-2009, 08:00 AM	#4 (permalink)
jarredbehrendt jarredbehrendt is Dreaming of Paradise Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Omaha, NE for now.... Certified Youth Fishing Instructor Posts: 2,463 Thanks: 587 Thanked 401 Times in 300 Posts Blog Entries: 68	I love that pic! Frosh is right, I left out the hog. 2 to 3 strips would work just fine __________________ Fish when you can...... Work when you have to.

10-02-2009, 08:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
hexrod hexrod has no status. Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lincoln Certified Youth Fishing Instructor Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 20 Times in 8 Posts	german kraut Jarred, your recipe sounds great! If you haven't already, you should try the imported German sauerkraut available at some grocery stores (often, those that specialize a bit in gourmet stuff, like Ideal and Leons in lincoln). Its' got a much "cleaner" taste than the canned "Frank's" domestic kraut. Might save the rinsing. I once had Alsatian sauerkraut with pigs's knuckle, sausage and a half of a braised hen pheasant in a restaurant in France. (The hen had #8 shot in her) The kraut is cooked with white wine and lightly flavored with juniper berries. Served with potatoes and carrots. Good stuff. Lee

10-03-2009, 01:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
ADV1 ADV1 is thinking about a large rack! :) Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Gretna, NE Posts: 203 Thanks: 13 Thanked 50 Times in 38 Posts	You convinced me! My wife was actually out Grocery shopping and I had her add the missing ingredients to her list! I can't wait! it sounds delicious! I'm also having her pick up some Brats to go with! I think I'll top it off by enjoying a good Hefe! I think we are going to do this Sunday night which is perfect cause I need to induce some revenge on a couple of guys at work! __________________ "The Edge... there is no honest way to explain it because the only people who really know where it is are the ones who have gone over!

08-18-2009, 09:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
fishnguy fishnguy has no status. Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Central NE Posts: 267 Thanks: 62 Thanked 22 Times in 20 Posts	Sounds like a great recipe. May try some while camping at Johnson Lake this weekend.

10-11-2009, 07:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
ADV1 ADV1 is thinking about a large rack! :) Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Gretna, NE Posts: 203 Thanks: 13 Thanked 50 Times in 38 Posts	Welp, I did it! turned out decent! I also added some Brats! Thanks! __________________ "The Edge... there is no honest way to explain it because the only people who really know where it is are the ones who have gone over!

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