Sauerkraut with Bacon

Braised sauerkraut with bacon is a classic Slovenian side dish, served with sausages, smoked meat, or roast beef.

Details

  • Preparation Time: 7 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 30 minutes
  • Difficulty: 1
  • Spiciness: 0
  • Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 spoon Oil, vegetable oil, canola

  • 100 g Meat, pork, smoked bacon

  • 1 piece Onion, raw

  • 700 g Sauerkraut

  • 4 pieces Spices, pepper, black

  • 2 dl Water

  • 2 pinch Salt, table

  • 1 pinch Spices, pepper, black

Steps

  1. Peel and finely chop the onion. Cut the bacon into thin slices, then dice into smaller cubes. Taste the sauerkraut. If it seems too sour, quickly rinse it in a colander under cold running water.

  2. Heat oil in a pot, add the bacon, and quickly fry it while stirring. Then add the onion and sauté until translucent. Add the sauerkraut and juniper berries, and mix everything well. Pour in water.

  3. Once the sauerkraut comes to a boil, reduce the heat, cover the pot, and simmer until the sauerkraut is completely tender. Taste the sauerkraut and season with salt and ground pepper to taste.

Nutrition Information (Per 100g)

  • Calories: 80.07 kcal
  • Fat: 5.89 g
    • Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 4.6 g
    • Sugars: 1.18 g
  • Protein: 1.28 g
  • Fiber: 1.82 g

Advice

Instead of bacon, you can use pancetta or leftover prosciutto. If desired, you can also flavor the cooked sauerkraut with cracklings or fried pork rinds. While braising the sauerkraut, add a little water or white wine if needed.