Recipe for Sauerkraut

Sauerkraut

• 1 28-oz. can sauerkraut
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 - 2 tbsp. oil
• 2/3 cup liquid (broth, white wine, apple juice, or water)
• salt, pepper, sugar
• 1 - 2 tbsp. cornstarch
• 3 juniper berries or 1 tsp. caraway seeds (optional)
• 1 apple, peeled and diced (optional)

Instructions:

• Drain sauerkraut in colander, pressing out as much liquid as possible.
• Heat oil in frying pan.
• Add onion and saute slowly until golden.
• Add sauerkraut and continue browning. Add more oil if necessary.
• Add apple, juniper berries and caraway seeds, if using.
• Add liquid and bring to simmer.
• Cover and cook at least 15 minutes and up to 1 hour. Stir occassionally, adding more liquid if necessary.
• Mix cornstarch in a little cold water and slowly add just enough to sauerkraut to thicken sauce.
• Season with salt, pepper, and sugar.

Hints:

• Try this variation for Weinkraut - sauerkraut baked with apples and wine - also delicious!