Weinkraut with apples

Recipe Information

Description:
Weinkraut with apples is a delicious German recipe usually served as a side dish. It requires about 15 minutes of prep time and about 2 hours, 15 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 2 hours, 30 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 8 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 8
Preparation Time 15 Minutes
Cook Time 2 Hours, 15 Minutes
Total Time 2 Hours, 30 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Sauerkraut; Apples
Category Vegetables; Fruit
Meal Lunch; Dinner
Type Side Dish
Cuisine German
Cook Method Sautéing
Diet

Ingredients

  • 7 1/2 cups refrigerated sauerkraut, drained

  • 2 slices of bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces

  • 2 1/3 cups onion, coarsely chopped

  • 4 cups Braeburn or other cooking apple, coarsely chopped and peeled

  • 1 cup low-salt chicken broth

  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

  • 2 bay leaves

  • One 750-milliliter bottle Riesling or other dry white wine

  • 1 teaspoon caraway seeds (optional)

Directions

  • Using a colander or strainer, rinse the sauerkraut under cold water. Allow the water to drain well, and press the sauerkraut to remove as much remaining water as possible.

  • In a large Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium-high heat (about 3 minutes). Add the onions to the bacon, and sauté for 5 minutes. Add the apple to the bacon-onion mixture. While occasionally stirring, cook the apples until tender (about 5 minutes). Add the sauerkraut, chicken broth, black pepper, bay leaves, wine, and caraway seeds (if desired). Stir well.

  • Allow the mixture to reach a boil then reduce the heat. Simmer until the liquid evaporates and the ingredients are tender, approximately 2 hours.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 115 cal

  • Total fat: 1g

  • Saturated fat: <1g

  • Monounsaturated fat: <1g

  • Polyunsaturated fat: <1g

  • Cholesterol: 2mg

  • Sodium: 1,000mg

  • Carbohydrate: 21g

  • Fiber: 2g

  • Protein: 2g