Best 11 Sauerkraut And Ribs Recipes

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Sauerkraut and ribs, a classic combination that has been enjoyed for centuries, is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. The tangy sauerkraut and tender, fall-off-the-bone ribs are a perfect match, and the addition of apples, onions, and spices creates a complex and delicious flavor profile. This dish is also surprisingly easy to make, and it can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your sauerkraut mild or tangy, or your ribs smoky or sweet, there is a recipe here that you will love.

**Recipes included in the article:**

* **Traditional Sauerkraut and Ribs:** This classic recipe uses simple ingredients and methods to create a delicious and authentic dish.
* **Sweet and Sour Sauerkraut and Ribs:** This recipe adds a sweet and tangy twist to the traditional sauerkraut and ribs dish.
* **Smoky Sauerkraut and Ribs:** This recipe uses smoked ribs and sauerkraut to create a dish with a deep and smoky flavor.
* **Apple Cider Sauerkraut and Ribs:** This recipe uses apple cider to create a slightly sweet and tangy flavor profile.
* **Oktoberfest Sauerkraut and Ribs:** This recipe is perfect for Oktoberfest celebrations, and it features a flavorful blend of spices and herbs.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW-COOKER COUNTRY-STYLE RIBS AND SAUERKRAUT



Slow-Cooker Country-Style Ribs and Sauerkraut image

It takes just 10 minutes in the morning to fill your slow cooker with the fixings for an old-fashioned, meaty meal.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 8h10m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lb boneless pork country-style ribs
1 medium cooking apple, sliced
1 small onion, sliced
1 can (14 oz) sauerkraut, drained, rinsed
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon caraway seed
1/4 cup dry white wine or apple juice

Steps:

  • In 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, place ribs, apple and onion. Top with sauerkraut, brown sugar and caraway seed; mix lightly. Pour wine over top.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 38 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 410 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g

COUNTRY STYLE RIBS AND SAUERKRAUT



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This is an easy delicious meal that will stick to your "ribs" :) Even if you aren't too fond of sauerkraut, the flavor of it turns out great in this dish.

Provided by Karen..

Categories     Pork

Time 3h10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (32 ounce) bag sauerkraut
2 lbs country-style pork ribs
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 can condensed French onion soup

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place meat in 9 x 13 baking dish or roaster pan.
  • Cover with sauerkraut and sprinkle with brown sugar.
  • Top with the undiluted soup.
  • Cover and bake for 3 hours or until tender.
  • Uncover the last 1/2 hour to brown.

RIBS, SAUERKRAUT AND DUMPLINGS



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My grandmother gave me this recipe 40 years ago. It was a favorite at all our family gatherings and church socials. Today my children are grown and off on their own, but whenever they come home to visit, they still ask me to prepare this memorable family dinner!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 pounds pork spareribs or country-style pork ribs, cut into serving-size pieces
1 can (27 ounces) sauerkraut, undrained
3/4 cup water
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1 cup 2% milk
Chopped fresh parsley, optional
Paprika, optional

Steps:

  • Place ribs in a 3-qt. baking dish. In a bowl, combine sauerkraut, water, brown sugar and caraway seeds; spoon over ribs. Cover and bake at 350° for 1-1/2 hours. In a small bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Beat egg and milk; add to the dry ingredients and stir with a fork just until combined. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto hot sauerkraut mixture. Cover and return to the oven for 20 minutes. If desired, garnish with parsley and paprika.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 639 calories, Fat 35g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 164mg cholesterol, Sodium 1249mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 39g protein.

SAUERKRAUT AND RIBS



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Source: Memories of my past. Sauerkraut and Ribs, a one pot meal. Hot buttery mashed potatoes is a must with this dish and maybe some rye bread and butter. Extra special when served with Homemade Apple Sauce on the side. YUM-OH!

Provided by Julia Ferguson

Categories     Ribs

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 6

amount of ingredients depends on your needs.
1 can, jar or small bag sauerkraut
1-2 lb pork spareribs, country style ribs (or your choice of pork ribs)
1 large apple, grated (i like honeycrisp)
water, enough to cover ingredients
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Place ribs in a large pan, add enough water to cover ribs and season with pepper. Cover pan and bring to a boil, turn heat down and simmer until ribs are just tender (fork inserts easily but won't come out without resistance). Add sauerkraut and grated apple, add more water if needed. Cover and bring back to a boil, turn heat down and simmer until ribs are tender and starting to fall apart. Now they are done and ready to serve.
  • 2. VARIATION: Sliced onion can be added to the pot when the sauerkraut is added. Instead of serving mashed potatoes with this meal the potatoes can be cut up in large chunks and added to the pot about 1/2 hr or so before meat is done.

BARBARA'S COUNTRY STYLE RIBS, SAUERKRAUT AND POTATOES



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This is a recipe that my husband's mother use to make and I have been making it for years. Very easy,tasty one dish meal. This can be made in a crockpot.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     Pork

Time 2h20m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 lbs boneless country-style ribs
1 (16 ounce) jar sauerkraut
1/2-1 teaspoon caraway seed
potato

Steps:

  • In dutch oven, cook ribs in small amount of water until tender.
  • Add sauerkraut and caraway seeds.
  • Add potatoes and cook until done.
  • This can be all put into slow cooker and cooked.

COUNTRY RIBS AND SAUERKRAUT



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My family loves sauerkraut this way. My Aunt Florence made her own sauerkraut in a large old crock in her pantry at the farmhouse. This is a down-home (stick to your ribs)dinner.

Provided by out of here

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 2h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 country-style pork ribs
2 (16 ounce) cans sauerkraut
1/2 lb bacon, sliced small
1/2 cup Yoshida gourmet sauce
1/4 cup water
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup brown sugar

Steps:

  • First brown the ribs in a frying pan.
  • Take the ribs out of the pan and now fry the bacon until crisp; then add chopped onion. When onion is cooked, add the Yoshida's, brown sugar, and water. Cook until bubbly.
  • Put the ribs in a 5-quart Dutch oven and bake at 375°F for 2 hours, checking until nice and brown.
  • When ribs are done, add the sauerkraut mixture and put back in the oven for 30 minutes--this will meld the flavors together.

COUNTRY PORK RIBS AND SAUERKRAUT



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My mom made this when I was a kid growing up. I remember smelling this, waiting was so hard. I changed it a little so my kids love it now as much as I did. The pineapple with the sauerkraut really makes it different and very tasty.

Provided by HelenG

Categories     Pork

Time 3h30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 lbs boneless pork ribs
1 cup flour
2 tablespoons oil (you may need more)
2 (14 ounce) cans sauerkraut
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple
1 medium onion
4 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon caraway seed
2 bay leaves
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Trim as much fat as possible off pork.
  • Put flour zip lock bag add pork & shake well to coat.
  • Heat 2 tbsp oil in stock pot.
  • Add pork; brown on both sides. Remove pork from pot (may need to do this in 2 batches, adding more oil if needed).
  • Slice onions then cut in half once mince garlic and saute with onion until translucent (again you may need to add more oil).
  • Add undrained sauerkraut, undrained pineapple, bay leaves, and caraway seeds.
  • Return pork.
  • Mix gently but well.
  • Cover and simmer slowly for 3 hours.
  • If the liquid evaporates to quickly turn down heat and add some water. It should stay slightly watery.
  • Gently remove pork and place on serving tray. Then remove sauerkraut and place next to pork.
  • Salt and pepper (you don't need much salt).
  • Serve with boiled potatoes.

CROCK POT COUNTRY RIBS WITH APPLES AND SAUERKRAUT



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Make and share this Crock Pot Country Ribs With Apples and Sauerkraut recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Pork

Time 9h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 lbs pork ribs, lean, country style trimmed of any excess fat
1 (16 ounce) can sauerkraut, undrained
1 medium onion, thinly sliced and into rings
1 (8 ounce) can mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 large apple, cored and cut into (or 2 small apples)
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon celery seed

Steps:

  • Brown ribs in slow cooker pot (or skillet) on top of range over medium heat.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer cooker pot to base unit or meat from skillet into cooker pot.
  • Layer sauerkraut, onion, mushrooms, apple wedges and brown sugar over ribs.
  • Sprinkle with celery seed.
  • Cover and cook on low for 7 to 9 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours until meat is tender.

GERMAN SAUERKRAUT AND COUNTRY RIBS



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This is just plain good. Serve with mashed potatoes and chew slowly to enjoy. If you are not a fan of caraway seeds just omit them.

Provided by Baby Chevelle

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 2h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 lbs country-style pork ribs or 3 lbs spareribs
2 lbs bulk sauerkraut
1 teaspoon caraway seed
1 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 cup barley
1 dash pepper

Steps:

  • Wash and cut pork into seving size pieces.
  • Mix all ingredients together.
  • Do NOT rinse kraut.
  • Simmer slowly about 3 hours, adding a bit of water as needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 948.2, Fat 64.7, SaturatedFat 22.3, Cholesterol 234.7, Sodium 1701.5, Carbohydrate 27.1, Fiber 9.9, Sugar 4.2, Protein 62.9

GRANDMA'S RIBS AND SAUERKRAUT



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Categories     Beef     Super Bowl

Number Of Ingredients 7

4-6 pounds beef ribs (the meatier the better)
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Garlic powder
1 large can sauerkraut
1/2 cup of pearl barley
Special equipment: slow cooker

Steps:

  • Cut ribs in pieces and place in slow cooker. Cover with water and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook on low until meat comes off the bone, 4 to 6 hours. Remove meat from pot, reserving stock. Take rest of meat off bones, discarding bones, and return meat to slow cooker. Rinse sauerkraut in strainer and squeeze out extra moisture. Add to meat and season to taste. Sprinkle in pearl barley. Add additional water if needed and cook until barley is soft. Enjoy!

COUNTRY PORK RIBS WITH APPLES AND SAUERKRAUT RECIPE - (4.7/5)



Country Pork Ribs with Apples and Sauerkraut Recipe - (4.7/5) image

Provided by WheretheMagicHappens

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 pounds Boneless Pork Ribs
1 cup Flour
2-3 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
Salt and Pepper, about a teaspoon each
1 32 ounce jar Steinfeld's Home Style Sauerkraut, undrained (or equal amount of brand available in your area)
3 Apples, peeled and cubed
1 20 ounce can Crushed Pineapple, undrained
1 medium Onion, peeled and sliced
3-5 cloves Garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Caraway Seed
2-3 Bay Leaves
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Remove the extra hunks of fat from the pork ribs. Put flour, salt and pepper iinto a gallon sized ziploc bag. Add the pork ribs 2 or 3 at a time, and shake until well coated. Add the oil to a dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the pork and brown on all sides, adding a little more oil if needed. Remove pork from your pan. Add more oil if needed. Peel and core your apples and cut into chunks. Peel and slice your onions, cut in half once then slice into strips. Peel and mince your garlic. Over medium heat, add onions to the pan and stir them around. At this point you can turn the heat down low, cover them with a lid. Add the minced garlic after a few minutes, and set the timer for no more than 5 minutes or until they are translucent. Don't let the garlic burn! Add the sauerkraut, apples, pineapple, bay leaves and caraway seeds. Stir them around together until well mixed. Add the pork and lay them on top of the liquid mixture. Cover and simmer for about 3 hours. Check the hear in about 20 minutes to make sure it is simmering, not boiling. If your liquid evaporates you can add a little water, apple or pineapple juice. You want it to have liquid throughout the cooking time and until you serve. I give it a stir every hour or so to make sure it has enough liquid and is still happily simmering away. Add salt and pepper to suit your taste. Notes: We tend to use a ladle to fill our bowls right from the dutch oven when it's just the two of us! We like to eat it like a bowl of soup. When I serve it to guests, I remove the pork and place it on a warm serving plate and place the sauerkraut mixture around the pork. Add a nice salad and a hard roll for sopping up the liquid and you have yourself a meal. I have served this with boiled potatoes but they aren't necessary. I usually add 2 jars of sauerkraut because we like a higher ratio of sauerkraut to meat. This is a great recipe to make the day before. The flavors blend together even more by the next day. Another benefit to makeing it the day before: you can take the extra fat off easier as it is sitting on top when cold. You can remove it with a fork or a spatula.

Tips:

  • Choose the right type of sauerkraut. Fresh sauerkraut is the best option, as it has a more vibrant flavor and a crisper texture. If using canned sauerkraut, be sure to rinse it thoroughly before using.
  • Brown the ribs well before adding them to the slow cooker. This will help to develop their flavor and give them a nice crust.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your sauerkraut and ribs. This will add flavor and texture to the dish. Some good options include carrots, onions, celery, and potatoes.
  • Add some spices and herbs to taste. This will help to enhance the flavor of the sauerkraut and ribs. Some good options include garlic, pepper, caraway seeds, and juniper berries.
  • Cook the sauerkraut and ribs on low heat for at least 8 hours. This will allow the flavors to meld and the meat to become tender.

Conclusion:

Sauerkraut and ribs is a classic German dish that is both hearty and flavorful. It is a great meal for a cold winter day, and it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give sauerkraut and ribs a try. You won't be disappointed!

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