What Is Sauerkraut and How Can I Use It?
Sauerkraut rewards a little know-how: how to choose it, cook it, store it, and substitute in a pinch. Browse 160 recipes to cook with it.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup (142g)Where found
Sauerkraut is usually found in the canned goods section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
Sauerkraut is a member of the Vegetables and Vegetable Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much does sauerkraut weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 142 grams |
| 1 cup, undrained | 236 grams |
Related
Vegetables and Vegetable Products
| In Chinese: | 酸菜 | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | la choucroute | |
| en español: | el chucrut |
Recipes using sauerkraut
There are 160 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Sour Cabbage Salad
This salad fits to pierogi with the meat filling. You may also try it with fried or grilled fish.
Turkey Reuben Sandwiches
Quick and easy way of using up leftover turkey. Turkey, topped with sauerkraut and melted swiss cheese.
Pigs in a Blanket Reuben
These Reuben-inspired Pigs in a Blanket feature grown-up flavors of sauerkraut and Swiss cheese with a crispy topping wrapped in a warm, soft dinner roll blanket.
BBQ Sausage with Mustard & Sauerkraut
Quick, easy and delicious. These sausages are perfect for grilling indoor or BBQ at your backyard. Or just cooking in the pan is also very tasty.
Memorial Day Hot Dogs
Classic grilled hot dogs served on buns with tangy sauerkraut and mustard. This simple Memorial Day favorite pairs perfectly with baked beans and potato chips.
Pork Ribs in Sour Cabbage
Nothing new under the sun, just my rendition of very popular dish in Eastern Europe, inspired by various cuisines of Carpathian Mountains. Cooked quite quick in a pressure cooker.
Turkey Reuben
Sliced turkey, tangy sauerkraut, melted Swiss cheese, and a homemade Russian dressing on buttered rye bread, broiled until golden and gooey. A lighter spin on the classic deli Reuben that's ready in 25 minutes.
Tom's Cabbage Soup
This hearty soup is not only good for you, but also packed with deliciousness. It will certainly help you shed off a few pounds with lots of goodness.
Grilled Sausage Sandwiches with Tomato Jam & Sauerkraut
Grilled sausage, homemade tomato jam and sauerkraut make this sandwich a winner. Enjoy the smoky, sweet and sour flavors all in one bite, and it's a great change from hot dog!
Grilled Portobello Sandwiches with Tomato Jam & Sauerkraut
Grilled portobello, homemade tomato jam, and sauerkraut create this delicious sandwich. Grilling gives the meaty mushroom a smoky flavor and tender texture, and the homemade chunky tomato jam and sauerkraut are the flavorful accompaniments.
Pugach Pie
Pugach pie - Eastern European filled yeast bread with your choice of cabbage, potato, or sauerkraut filling, sealed and rolled flat, then brushed with browned butter.
Ukrainian Bean Soup (with video)
Learn how to make Ukrainian Sauerkraut Soup (Kapusniak) with White Beans. This variation is made even more hearty and comforting with the addition of white beans.
Open Faced Reuben Sandwiches
Open faced Reuben sandwiches baked with sauerkraut, corned beef, and melted Swiss cheese on dark rye toast. A quick appetizer or party snack ready in just 15 minutes.
Amazing Baked German Pork Chops
Serve these succulent baked German pork chops over a bed of rice or with some good bread to soak up all the yumminess.
Sauerkraut with Country-Style Ribs
This recipe is my glorified version of a Polish "kapusta," made hearty with the addition of country-style pork ribs, mushroooms and bacon. Traditionally, it is served with "kluski (potato dumplings)" or egg noodles and rye bread.
Octoberfest Bratwurst & Sauerkraut Skillet Dinner
Quick and easy, belly warming perfect with a pint of German beer.
Octoberfest Sausage Dinner
This belly filling one dish meal is perfect for Octoberfest or a cool fall or winter day. It is sure to warm the belly.
Sweet & Brown Sauerkraut
This is my Signature Recipe! It is asked for at Potluck-Dinners by people who once tasted it, even those who don't care for Sauerkraut are now asking me to bring it.
Turkey Sausage Coucroute
Grilled turkey kielbasa simmered with sauerkraut, white wine, onion, and sweet red pepper for a lighter take on the Alsatian classic. Just 5 ingredients and 25 minutes from start to plate.
Hunters Stew
Polish hunters stew (bigos) with sauerkraut, kielbasa, bacon, dried mushrooms, apples, and tomatoes. Simmered low and slow, best reheated the next day.
Sauteed Pork Chops with Sauerkraut
Sauteed pork chops over sauerkraut braised with bacon, onion, caraway and apple juice, finished with fresh dill. A classic Central European dinner for two that balances rich pork against tangy, aromatic kraut.
Pig in the Blanket
Pigs in a blanket the old-country way: cabbage leaves wrapped around sausage and rice, layered with sauerkraut, tomatoes, and browned pork chops, then braised low and slow until everything melts into one pot.
Hot Dogs In Beer
Beer-simmered hot dogs cooked in the microwave for a quick, flavorful twist on a classic. Topped with warm sauerkraut and served on soft buns, these franks soak up malty flavor fast.
Swiss Burgers
Swiss burgers on kaiser rolls topped with melted Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Thousand Island dressing. A Reuben-meets-burger mashup for the grill.
Minature Reubens
Mini Reuben appetizers on toasted white bread with corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and a horseradish-chili mayo. Bite-sized party snacks baked until the cheese melts and bubbles.
