Best Bohemian Sauerkraut Recipes

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BOHEMIAN SAUERKRAUT



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This recipe goes way back. My grandmother made her sauerkraut this way, and she probably learned it from her grandmother! Actually, this method of preparation is considered German in origin, but since grandmother was Bohemian by birth, we always called it Bohemian Sauerkraut. It was always a featured side-dish at our Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners, and served with dumplings and/or pork at other times of the year. The flavor of this sauerkraut is entirely different from plain boiled kraut.

Provided by Lorraine of AZ

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (28 ounce) can sauerkraut
1/2-1 teaspoon caraway seed (we use more)
1/2-1 teaspoon juniper berries, lightly crushed (optional)
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons rendered pork fat
1 large onion, chopped (can use a medium onion)
black pepper
1 cup water
1/2-1 cup dry white wine (you may substitute pineapple juice, beer, or beef bouillon ( but we never do)

Steps:

  • Rinse sauerkraut in warm water and drain well. (Not rinsing the kraut yields a more sour end product which is the way we like it.)
  • Place in a heavy saucepan with caraway seeds, berries (if used) , butter, and chopped onions. Cover pan tightly and simmer over lowest heat 15 to 30 minutes.
  • Add pepper, water and white wine and cook 30 to 90 minutes longer depending on how soft you like your kraut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87.7, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 949.7, Carbohydrate 9.1, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 3.7, Protein 1.6

BOHEMIAN SAUERKRAUT CASSEROLE



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This delicious favorite has been in our family for many years and is considered an ultimate comfort food.

Provided by Leslie Doolittle

Categories     Beef

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lb hamburger
1/2 lb bacon
1 large onion chopped
salt and pepper to taste. i like johnny's seasoning
1-2 pinch caraway seeds optional
1-2 clove garlic minced or garlic powder (optional)
3-4 medium potatoes peeled and cubed
3/4 c long grain rice, uncooked
1 qt sauerkraut
2 can(s) cream soup (mushroom or celery)
1 1/2 c water

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350. Add Hamburger, diced bacon and onions with seasonings into frying pan and cook until hamburger is pink. Add minced garlic and continue to fry 1 additional minute. Remove from heat. Lightly grease a large casserole pan and add hamburger mixture.
  • 2. Combine cream soups and water mix together until smooth. Add sauerkraut, rice and potatoes; mix well transfer sauerkraut, rice and potato mixture to casserole. Mix all together until well combined.
  • 3. Cover casserole dish and bake for 45 minutes. Uncover casserole dish; stir well and bake additional 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender and casserole is not of a soupy consistency.

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