Easy Sauerkraut Recipe

A serving of sauerkraut on a white plate with a spoon, placed on a wooden table. In the background, there is a whole onion and a colander with shredded cabbage.

5 from 8 votes

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

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American, German

Servings: servings

Calories: 113kcal

Author: Scott Groth

Ingredients

1 pound sauerkraut from a bag, drained and rinsed
1 cup onion diced (approximately ½ onion, Spanish)
2 tablespoons rendered bacon fat
1 dollop sour cream optional, to serve with
1 pinch kosher salt

Instructions

Preparation Steps

Gather all the tools and ingredients for making sauerkraut.
Dice onion and bacon.
Drain and rinse sauerkraut.

Cooking Instructions

In a large sauté pan, heat the bacon or 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 and 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!

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