Best 7 Sauerkraut Salad With Caraway Seeds Recipes

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Sauerkraut salad, a delectable dish with a tangy and refreshing flavor, is a culinary delight that has been enjoyed for centuries. Originating in Germany, this salad is a staple in many European countries and has gained popularity worldwide. Made with finely shredded cabbage that has undergone a process of lactic acid fermentation, sauerkraut imparts a unique sourness that pairs perfectly with a variety of ingredients. This article presents a collection of three diverse sauerkraut salad recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic dish. From a classic German-style sauerkraut salad with caraway seeds to a refreshing Asian-inspired salad with ginger and sesame dressing, and a hearty warm bacon sauerkraut salad perfect for a cold winter's day, these recipes cater to a range of tastes and preferences. Whether you're a seasoned sauerkraut enthusiast or new to this culinary gem, these recipes will guide you in creating a delicious and memorable sauerkraut salad experience.

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POLISH SAUERKRAUT AND CARROT SALAD



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This is a tart and fresh salad, eaten in Poland during the winter months, when fresh vegetables used to be scarce and home cooks would mainly rely on fermented or tinned vegetables.

Provided by apfel

Categories     Salad

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups sauerkraut, drained
1 onion, chopped
1 apple - peeled, cored, and grated
2 carrots, grated
¼ cup canola oil
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon caraway seeds, or more to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place sauerkraut in a colander and squeeze out all excess liquid using your hands; chop well.
  • Combine sauerkraut, onion, apple, and carrots in a large bowl and mix. Add oil and sugar and toss to combine. Season with caraway seeds, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.2 calories, Carbohydrate 27.1 g, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 989.9 mg, Sugar 18.3 g

SAUERKRAUT SALAD



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Great-Grandma Maida Dixon made this salad for family gatherings. I think of her every time I make. It's sooo good. It needs to be placed in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to meld. It really is worth the wait.

Provided by Joan Long Dixon

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix together sauerkraut, onion, celery, green bell pepper, carrot, pimientos, and mustard seed. Set aside this mixture.
  • In a small saucepan, mix together sugar, oil, and vinegar. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat.
  • Pour sugar mixture over salad, cover, and leave it in the refregerator for 2 days before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 577.1 calories, Carbohydrate 62.2 g, Fat 37.2 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 1057.3 mg, Sugar 55.2 g

BAVARIAN SAUERKRAUT SALAD



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I got this recipe from an old restaurant in Michigan- now closed for many years... It was a buffet style family restaurant called the Sweden House, It was spelled a little different,but I do not remember the spelling. A friend of mind worked there and gave me the recipe;it makes a big batch - great for parties and picnics as it...

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Salads

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 c granulated sugar,more or less to taste
1/4 c apple cider vinegar,more or less to taste
1/4 c water,optional
1/4 c vegetable oil
salt and pepper to taste
32 oz bag,sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained
1 large green bell pepper, chopped fine
1 small onion, chopped fine
3 medium carrots, shredded
1 tsp celery seed or poppy seed
1 tsp caraway seed, optional
1/4 c pimiento,chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Combine sugar, vinegar,and salt and pepper in a small saucepan. Heat on medium and bring just to a boil. Remove from heat and stir until sugar has dissolved. Add water and oil, mix to combine. Set aside to cool while preparing vegetables.
  • 2. Prepare and combine all vegetable in a large bowl, pour cooled vinegar mixture over vegetables, stir to coat all the ingredients. cover and place in refrigerator overnight.

TRADITIONAL SAUERKRAUT WITH CARAWAY



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Cabbage is perfect for fermenting because the cell walls are easily broken down with salt, and the juices that are released quite easily make the brine. While you are chopping and grating your cabbage, eat a piece raw. It will be crunchy and sweet. After fermentation it will be pretty crunchy still, shiny and alive-looking; the sugars will have been eaten by the lactobacillus bacteria (et al); and the sauer that you taste is the lactic acid cleverly produced by the lactobacillus. I'm salivating just writing this.

Provided by Sharon Flynn

Categories     Cabbage     Caraway     Side

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 green cabbages (about 2 kg/4 lb 6 oz), shredded
50 g (1 3/4 oz) fine ground salt (about 2.5%)
15 g (1/2 oz) caraway seeds (optional)
Special Equipment
2 L (68 fl oz) jar, pounder (a heavy implement like the end of a rolling pin, potato masher, or cocktail muddler), follower (a whole cabbage leaf or small plate), weight (see note)

Steps:

  • Weigh the shredded cabbage (as cabbages vary in size and weight) to ensure the salt to cabbage ratio is correct. The amount of salt you use should come to about 1.5-2.5%, but no more than 3%, of the cabbage weight.
  • In a large bowl, mix and massage the salt through the cabbage thoroughly, making sure to distribute the salt evenly.
  • Let it sit to sweat a bit-maybe 10 minutes. This is simply to make the next step easier. This is a good time to get your vessel cleaned and to rest up for the next stage.
  • With your pounder, pound quite energetically for about 5-10 minutes, until the cabbage is dripping with its own salty water when you pick up a handful. This part is important as you need this liquid-it's your brine.
  • You can also use the dough hook of a stand mixer to do the pounding part, which can speed things up somewhat. Don't let it run for too long though, only a few minutes. Using a mixer is easy and great for people who are doing this a lot and in large batches, but it takes quite a bit of the emotional release and fun out of it.
  • Next, mix in the caraway seeds (if using).
  • Put the mixture into the jar, packing it down tightly as you go using the pounder. Push down well, particularly at the end to coax out any more brine. You need the brine to cover the cabbage.
  • Don't pack the cabbage all the way to the top; leave some headroom at the top of the jar to allow for a bit of growth and movement and, of course, the weight. You don't want the liquid touching the top of the lid, as it will end up spewing out of your air-lock or up out of your lid.
  • Cover with a cabbage leaf (the follower), the weight and then your chosen lid or system.
  • Depending on your ferment, you can start trying it as soon as you'd like, but the less you fiddle with it in the first 2 weeks, the better. It is ready when you think it is delicious. With the right system and temperature, you can leave it to ferment for months before refrigeration.
  • If you used a crock, you'll need to decant the kraut to smaller jars before you refrigerate, unless you have a walk-in cool room, or large cellar. (Lucky you.) It will keep in the fridge for 12 months or more. Use your senses.

BAVARIAN SAUERKRAUT



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This recipe has to be the best tasting sauerkraut I've ever had. Traditionally, my family serves pork and sauerkraut every New Year's Day for luck in the coming year. I love cabbage as a general rule and like most sauerkraut recipes, but they can be quite sour depending on how it is prepared. Sadly I don't remember who gave me this recipe and who deserves the credit, since it was pulled from a collection of hand-written recipes I've kept for years. I made it as a side dish for New Year's Day dinner and it was a complete hit! This is certainly not your typical 'sour' sauerkraut recipe.

Provided by dutschd

Categories     Side Dish

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon bacon drippings
1 cup finely chopped onion
2 (16 ounce) packages sauerkraut, undrained
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
½ cup chicken stock
½ cup cooking sherry

Steps:

  • Heat bacon drippings in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Place sauerkraut with juice into a large bowl and cover with water. Stir and use your hands to squeeze out as much of the water and juice as possible. Add squeezed sauerkraut to onion.
  • Stir brown sugar, caraway seeds, chicken stock, and cooking sherry into the sauerkraut mixture. Reduce heat to low and simmer until almost all the liquid has evaporated, 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 52.3 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Cholesterol 0.3 mg, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 848.3 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

SAUERKRAUT WITH GIN AND CARAWAY



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Provided by Molly Wizenberg

Categories     Gin     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     Healthy     Caraway     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 2-pound jar sauerkraut, drained
1 1/2 cups London dry gin (such as Gordon's, Beefeater, Tanqueray, or Plymouth)
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) chilled unsalted butter, diced

Steps:

  • Combine sauerkraut, gin, and caraway seeds in heavy large saucepan. Bring to simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer gently, uncovered, until gin is reduced by slightly more than half, stirring occasionally (sauerkraut will still be crunchy and gin and caraway flavors will be absorbed), about 30 minutes. Add butter and stir until melted. Serve warm.

CARAWAY SAUERKRAUT



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Over the year, I've found that learning to cook with herbs and spices is fun and rewarding. With sauerkraut, bacon and caraway, this side dish really reflects my German heritage.-Trudi Johnson, Hixson, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 2h10m

Yield 18-20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 bacon strips, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 bags or jars (32 ounces each) sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon caraway seeds
2 cups water
1 large potato, peeled and shredded

Steps:

  • In a 5-qt. Dutch oven, cook bacon and onion for 8-19 minutes or until onion is golden brown. Stir in sauerkraut and caraway. Add water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add potato. Cook for 20 minutes or until potato is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 57 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 350mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips for Making Sauerkraut Salad with Caraway Seeds

  • Use a sharp knife to thinly slice the cabbage. This will help the cabbage absorb the dressing more easily.
  • Rinse the sauerkraut thoroughly before using it. This will remove any excess saltiness.
  • If you don't have caraway seeds, you can substitute another type of seed, such as cumin or fennel seeds.
  • Be sure to taste the dressing before adding it to the salad. You may need to adjust the amount of vinegar or sugar to suit your taste.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later. It will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion

Sauerkraut salad with caraway seeds is a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed all year round. It's a great way to use up leftover sauerkraut, and it's also a good source of probiotics, which are beneficial bacteria that can help to improve gut health. If you're looking for a simple and flavorful salad that's also good for you, then this sauerkraut salad is definitely worth trying.

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