Sauerkraut recipes boast a unique, tangy, and savory taste that can enhance various dishes when paired correctly. From meats and sandwiches to grains and spices, there is an abundance of complementary food options to explore with sauerkraut. The key is to find the right balance of flavors that suits your palate and enjoy the culinary adventure, and we have compiled an amazing list of recipes to help you in this regard. Just scroll down.
Servings For Sauerkraut Recipes
These recipes include multiple options like meats, sausages, and pork chops, sandwiches like the classic Reuben, starchy foods like potatoes or grains, and traditional dishes like dumplings or pierogi all pair brilliantly with sauerkraut, as its acidity balances out richer flavors. Additionally, condiments like mustard or applesauce and spices like caraway seeds can add another layer of depth, creating a flavorful culinary experience that brings out the best in this traditional dish.
Reuben Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 Can (14 Ounces) Sauerkraut, Rinsed And Well Drained
- 1-¼ Cups Chopped Cooked Corned Beef
- 1 Cup Sour Cream
- 1 Small Onion, Chopped
- 1 Garlic Clove, Minced
- 1 Cup Shredded Swiss Cheese
- 2 Slices Rye Bread, Cubed
- 2 Tablespoons Butter, Melted
Sausage Sauerkraut Soup
Ingredients
- 6 Small Red Potatoes, Quartered
- 3 Medium Carrots, Cut Into ¼-inch Slices
- 1 Medium Onion, Cut Into Thin Wedges
- 1 Can (14 Ounces) Sauerkraut, Rinsed And Well Drained
- 1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar
- 1 Tablespoon Spicy Brown Mustard
- 1 Teaspoon Caraway Seeds
- 1 Pound Smoked Kielbasa Or Polish Sausage, Cut Into 1-inch Slices
- 2 Cans (14-½ Ounces Each) Reduced-sodium Chicken Broth
Pork Chops and Sauerkraut
- Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons Canola Oil
- 4 Bone-in Center-cut Pork Loin Chops (8 Ounces Each )
- 1 Jar (32 Ounces) Sauerkraut, Undrained
- ¾ Cup Packed Brown Sugar
- 1 Medium Green Pepper, Sliced
- 1 Medium Onion, Sliced
Pork & Sauerkraut
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. Extra-virgin Olive Oil
- 1 (3-lb.) Pork Tenderloin
- Kosher Salt
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- 4 Tbsp. Butter
- 1 Small Onion, Thinly Sliced
- 2 Tbsp. Packed Brown Sugar
- 1 C. Beer Or Cider
- 1 Large Tart Apple, Thinly Sliced
- 1 Tsp. Caraway Seeds, Optional
- 1 Lb. Sauerkraut, Drained
Reuben Egg Rolls
Ingredients
- 4 Oz. Cream Cheese, Softened
- 3 Tbsp. Russian Dressing, Plus More For Serving
- 1 Tbsp. Prepared Horseradish
- ¾ Lb. Sliced Corned Beef, Chopped
- 1 ½ C. Shredded Swiss Cheese
- ½ C. Sauerkraut, Drained
- 2 Tbsp. Freshly Chopped Chives
- 16 Egg Roll Wrappers
- Vegetable Oil, For Frying
Kielbasa And Sauerkraut
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Kielbasa cut into coins about ¾" to 1" thick
- 1 pound Sauerkraut drained and/or rinsed based on personal preference
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Koshor salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper freshly ground
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Bratwurst And Sauerkraut
INGREDIENTS
- 1 yellow onion ($0.28)
- 1 apple* ($0.41)
- 2 cloves garlic ($0.16)
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil ($0.04)
- 19 oz. bratwurst (5 links) ($3.49)
- 24 oz. sauerkraut ($1.69)
- ¼ teaspoon caraway seeds (optional) ($0.02)
- ¼ teaspoon paprika ($0.02)
- ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked pepper ($0.02)
- 1 cup chicken broth ($0.13)
Hot Dogs And Sauerkraut
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 pound hot dogs
- 14 ounce can sauerkraut drained
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ¾ teaspoon Koshor salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- dash red pepper flakes optional
Sauerkraut Burgers With Oven Fried Pickles And Sweet Sriracha Sauce
Ingredients
Oven Fried Pickles
- ¾ cup Sprouts Organic Bread & Butter Chip Pickles
- ¼ cup buttermilk
- ¼ cup unbleached all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup yellow cornmeal
- ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Sweet Sriracha Sauce
- ¼ cup Sir Kensington’s Avocado Oil Mayonnaise, (regular mayo OK, too)
- 2 tablespoons Sir Kensington’s Classic Ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Sprouts Organic Sweet Relish
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
- ¼ tablespoon Sir Kensington’s Yellow Mustard
- Pinch of salt
Burgers
- 1 ¼ lb. Sprouts Grass Fed Beef (80/20 or 85/15 work best!)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons Sweet Sriracha Sauce
Burger Toppings (for each burger)
- ¼ cup Sprouts Organic Sauerkraut
- 1 tablespoon Sweet Sriracha Sauce
- 4-5 Oven Fried Pickles
- 1 Whole Wheat Bun
Pork And Sauerkraut
Ingredients
- 1.5 – 2 lb boneless pork chops about ½ inch thick
- 2 Tablespoon olive oil
- 4-6 medium russet potatoes
- 1 apple
- 18 ounces sauerkraut undrained
- 1 teaspoons caraway seeds
- 1 onion optional
Slow Cooker Corned Beef And Sauerkraut
Ingredients
- 1 lb carrots, peeled and chopped into 3 inch sticks (or about ½ bag baby carrots)
- 2-3 lbs baby red potatoes
- 2.5-3.5 lb. corned beef brisket
- 1 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon celery salt
- 1 12 oz. bottle beer, lager, ale, or stout
- 1 16 oz bag sauerkraut
Sauerkraut Grilled Cheese With Dijon
Ingredients
- 2 slices good seeded rye or sourdough bread
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) dijon mustard, give or take
- 2 slices (40 grams) organic American cheese
- 1 ounce (28 grams) extra-sharp cheddar cheese, sliced thin
- ⅓ cup (37 grams) sauerkraut, drained very well
- 1 ½ tablespoons (21 grams) salted butter, softened
Sauerkraut Mashed Potato Casserole
INGREDIENTS
FOR THE MASHED POTATOES:
- 4 pounds russet potatoes, peeled, sliced into ¾-inch-thick rounds, and rinsed thoroughly
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup half-and-half, warmed
- 1 teaspoons salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 teaspoon dijon mustard
To MakeTHE APPLE SAUERKRAUT:
- 25 oz sauerkraut, drained
- 1 cup apple cider
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, optional
- salt and pepper
FOR THE TOPPING:
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheddar
German Sauerkraut And Potatoes
Ingredients
- 2 pounds thin-skinned potatoes, scrubbed, halved, and cut into ¼ inch slices or 1 ½ in chunks
- 4 ounces bacon, diced
- 1 shallot, minced
- 5 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar, plus more to taste
- 2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 cup sauerkraut, drained and rinsed if you find it too salty
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Sauerkraut Salad
Ingredients
- 1 quart sauerkraut, drained
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 large carrots, chopped
- 1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimento peppers, drained
- 1 teaspoon mustard seed
- 1 ½ cups white sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup cider vinegar
