Cook, Learn, and Share to Fight Hunger.
 
Vegetable Sides

Sauerkraut (kysane zelí)

4 servings
Czech Sautéing, Stewing

Sauerkraut (kysane zelí) is easy-to-make side to many meals. It can also simply just be prepared as sauerkraut with boiled potatoes or turned to famous Czech meal: pork-dumpling-sauerkraut (vepřo-knedlo-zelo).

0x
Chef Tom Chef Tom Founder
November 13, 2023
  • 30 min.
  • 30 min.
  • 1/5
Print

Ingredients:

Tools:

Directions:

1. Sauté:

1.1. Preheat a sauce pan on medium-high heat with 2 TBSP of frying oil and add:

1 large onion – finely chopped

Sauté with occasional stirring until glossy (about 3 – 4 minutes).

1.2. Optionally add:

¼ LB of bacon – diced

Sauté with constant stirring for an additional 2 minutes (until partially cooked but not crispy).

2. Sauerkraut:

2.1.

Meanwhile, drain the liquid from the sauerkraut into a medium mixing bowl using a strainer (liquid will be used for the next step).

2.2.

After the bacon is sautéed, add the sauerkraut into the sauce pan and sauté with constant stirring for about 2 – 3 minutes.

3. Stew:

3.1. Add:

1 cup of water
Liquid from sauerkraut
½ stick of butter
2 TSP of caraway
1 TSP of salt
½ TSP of ground pepper

Thoroughly stir and cover with a lid. Bring to a simmer (about 195°F) with occasional stirring.

3.2.

Lower the heat to medium and cook for about 20 minutes with occasional stirring. Optionally, add water during stewing to dilute the sauerkraut (if thickening too much).

3.3.

After about 20 minutes most of the liquid should be absorbed (some can still be present). If not, slightly extend cooking time.

4. Finishing phase:

4.1. Dust the stewed sauerkraut with:

2 TBSP of flour

Thoroughly stir.

4.2. Cook with occasional stirring until thickened (for another 2 – 5 minutes).

Tip:
If you are in a rush and don’t want to wait any longer, just simply add an extra 1 TBSP of flour directly into the sauerkraut, stir, and cook for 1 additional minute.

4.3.

Taste and add salt and/or pepper if needed.

About the Author:
Chef TomFounder
# 1
  • Published Recipes: 247
  • Av. Recipe Evaluation:
  • Location: Iowa, USA
  • Member since: 2023-02-02
Profile & Recipes

Add My Review

If you want to add your review, you must log in.

Log In Join for Free

Disclaimer

All content and information (including recipes, articles, and other materials) on CookingHub.com are the opinions of the authors and are not intended to provide dietary, medical, legal, or political advice. Consult with a professional before deciding to follow these opinions.

Authors and www.CookingHub.com (operated by CookingHub Foundation) are not responsible for any part of any possible outcome or its consequences, which include (but are not limited to):

  • Any health risk related to the handling of food, food quality, and/or not following USDA recommendations (including minimum safe serving temperatures and other guidelines).
  • Safety during preparation, including the handling of equipment and the equipment’s suitability for food preparation.
  • Improper performance of cooking techniques.
  • Sourcing of ingredients, providing tools, equipment, and anything else related to the preparation and consumption of the products of this recipe.
  • Nutritional data and information and diet-related information (and their accuracy). It is important to consult with your medical provider to ensure that the diet you are considering is suitable for you and to verify the information provided before proceeding.
  • The overall outcome of following recipes, including the look and taste of the final product.
  • Possible errors in articles and recipes (including incorrectly or unclearly explained steps and directions).
  • Typos.

All readers (users and visitors of www.CookingHub.com) are responsible for evaluating the recipes and articles and making their own decisions about whether to follow the steps and recommendations. They must ensure that the ingredients and steps fit with their dietary restrictions and avoid preparation methods that could pose a health risk due to an unsuitable diet.