Have sauerkraut and wondering how to use it? Here are 18 recipes that use sauerkraut!
In my mid-20s, I became a huge fan of sauerkraut. I love the crunchy and tangy flavor! When I learned the multiple benefits of eating sauerkraut, I started eating it more regularly!
I was in a bit of a sauerkraut rut though, because outside of Reuben sandwiches, I couldn’t figure out what dishes I could use sauerkraut in.
So, I reached out to a few friends and asked them to give me their best recipes that use sauerkraut. And they didn’t disappoint!
You definitely wouldn’t think of sauerkraut as an ingredient in cupcakes, right? But with the sweet flavors and stout beer in this recipe, it works together remarkably well!
Pork pairs remarkably well with sauerkraut, and when you throw in tender potatoes it’s a dish that the whole family will love.
Sauerkraut and Sriracha Pizza – Homemade for Elle
If you’ve never had sauerkraut on a pizza, you’re missing out! This one features sirloin steak, roasted peppers, and a generous drizzle of spicy sriracha.
A classic favorite – the Reuben sandwich is not to be underestimated. Made with corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and a homemade thousand island dressing.
I don’t know about you, but this is what I am bringing to the next work potluck! Hot Reuben Cheese Dip. Paired with rye bread for dipping. Umm, delicious.
What makes this homemade sauerkraut recipe different from others is it’s use of turmeric, red chile flakes, and black peppercorns. It’s vegan, gluten-free and so good for the gut.
We’ve all heard about how great probiotics are for our health and immune system, and homemade sauerkraut is full of natural probiotics. Learn how to make it:
A low-carb and healthier take on the Reuben sandwiches featured on a sweet potato. It even features an easy homemade Russian dressing.
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Sauerkraut can be added to soups and stews; cooked with stock, beer or wine; served with sausages or salted meats, and is especially good with smoked fish, like hot-smoked salmon.
If you are refrigerating your sauerkraut, it should stay fresh for about four to six months after opening. It's important to know when you're using it and sealing it after each use because if new bacteria come in contact with it, it can immediately become spoiled.
Sauerkraut and Eggs is a fabulous combination and so good for you! Sauerkraut is a fermented food and very popular in Austria. And although I've grown up with it, I never knew that it is an excellent way to rebuild healthy gut bacteria! It's an excellent source to make our guts more healthy!
Sauerkraut is incredibly nutritious and healthy. It provides probiotics and vitamin K2, which are known for their health benefits, and many other nutrients. Eating sauerkraut may help strengthen your immune system, improve your digestion, reduce your risk of certain diseases, and even lose weight.
Sauerkraut is a versatile food full of essential nutrients like fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Live sauerkraut can also contain probiotic bacteria, which are good for your gut. Some nutrients in sauerkraut may contribute to improved heart health, bone health, immune function, and inflammation.
Depending on your taste, onions, bacon, juniper berries, caraway, and/or cream can be added to and cooked with the Sauerkraut. In many parts of Germany, pork ribs or pork cutlets are cooked in the Sauerkraut to give it a smokey flavor. The pork absorbs the liquid and becomes very soft and juicy.
To take advantage of the health and probiotic benefits of sauerkraut (that are lost when cooked in a dish), it's recommended to consume it raw. Add sauerkraut to a Reuben sandwich, mix it into tuna, egg, chicken, or potato salad, or eat it straight from the jar.
It is safe to eat sauerkraut every day, but different people may tolerate or enjoy different amounts. Some people may prefer to eat smaller portions of various fermented foods.
However, if the sauerkraut has gone bad, it may develop an off or spoilage odor, which is often described as sour, musty, or putrid. This is a sign that the bacteria in the sauerkraut have overgrown and are producing harmful compounds that can make you sick if consumed.
Sauerkraut also has a high fiber content that helps with constipation by making stools softer, and simultaneously increasing its mass and volume. This bulkiness makes for easier passage through the digestive tract and quicker elimination.
Sauerkraut is finely cut, fresh cabbage that has been fermented with several types of lactic acid bacteria. Eaten alone or used to flavor hot dogs, casseroles and meat dishes, sauerkraut is also a nutritious food that dogs can eat safely.
To benefit from consuming sauerkraut, you are recommended to maintain the consistency of quantity and consume it regularly. Sauerkraut can be eaten at any time of the day but consuming it early in the morning is considered the best time.
It's most optimal to eat enzyme rich fermented food at the beginning of the meal, so they can begin the work of helping digestion as soon as they land in the stomach.
Periodically push down to ensure that the cabbage stays below the brine. After a few days you can also taste to see how the tang is developing. After a two week minimum, and up to three weeks, the sauerkraut will be ready to store in the fridge. It's totally up to you how long you let it ferment.
Sauerkraut is a highly nutritious, probiotic-rich food, and you are recommended to eat about a tablespoon or 10 grams per day. You may gradually increase the intake of sauerkraut up to six tablespoons or 60 grams per day if you are comfortable.
One important issue to remember is that cooking sauerkraut will kill off the probiotic bacteria that we want to consume. Even after cooking, sauerkraut is a healthy, cabbage-based dish, but it will be missing out on that probiotic boost. So, when possible, try to add your sauerkraut to your dishes uncooked.
About 70 percent of your immune system is in your gut, which means you want to consume things that promote gut health. Eating raw sauerkraut is one of the best ways to do this, and it also contains vitamins K, C & B, calcium, magnesium, dietary fiber, folate, iron, copper, manganese, and potassium.
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