German Sauerkraut with Bacon

German Sauerkraut with Bacon

from alltastesgerman.com
Side Dishes
75 min
6 servings
188 kcal / serving

German sauerkraut is the perfect side dish for all kinds of traditional meals.

Ingredients

  • 32 oz.sauerkraut
  • 3 oz.bacon
  • 1 mediumonion
  • 2 tsp.butter
  • 1 tsp.garlic paste (or 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped)
  • ½ tsp.caraway seeds
  • 1 tsp.sugar
  • 2bay leaves
  • 2whole juniper berries
  • 3whole all spice
  • 1 ¼ cupsbeef broth
  • 1 tsp.salt
  • ¼ tsp.pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    Cut bacon and onion into small cubes and add to a medium sized pot.

  2. 2

    Add garlic paste and butter, and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add the caraway seeds and sugar and let cook for another 2-3 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add beef broth and spices and bring to a boil.

  5. 5

    Add the sauerkraut and reduce to a simmer. (If using an American brand of sauerkraut, place it in a sieve and thoroughly rinse it. If you're using a German brand, you can add the sauerkraut right into the pot.)

  6. 6

    Allow to simmer for at least 1 hour.