A golden brown, bacon-spiked Sauerkraut Recipe ready for your table in about 20 minutes. Pairs perfectly with sausage, pork chops or pork burgers!
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Total Time20 minutesmins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, German
Servings: 4servings
Calories: 176kcal
Author: Scott Groth
Ingredients
2tablespoonDuck Fat or Rendered Bacon Fat
1CupOnion,diced (Approx ½ onion, Spanish)
1PinchKosher Salt
2-3StripsCooked Bacondiced
1LBSauerkraut(from a bag), drained and rinsed
1DollopSour Cream(optional) to serve with
Instructions
In a large saute pan, heat the duck fat at the highest setting. When the fat shimmers and is really hot, carefully add in the onions and a good pinch of salt. Stir and allow to brown, then stir occasionally for another 5 minutes.
Add in the chopped bacon, mix well.
Add in the sauerkraut and mix well. Cook for 5 minutes on high, then reduce the heat to medium.
The sauerkraut is ready when it is golden brown and smells delicious.
Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
I like to eat this sauerkraut recipe with a dollop of sour cream right on top. I find that the two flavors just work perfectly together. Give it a shot- you might just love it!