troutman Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Sauerkraut, Bratwurst, Kartoffelbrei :ebert:http://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/hh597/greyfriar2112/sauerbreibrat_zps0am3v2vb.jpgGrey--this is german soul food. Here's a twist on Kraut which you'll hopefully dig, Mutti thinks I'm a idiot for ruining good kraut, but see for yourself: 28 ounces Kraut1.5 pounds andouille (cajun) saugsage--thinly sliced or cubed. About an 1/8 inch or cubed1 large onion, yellow sliced2 tlbs garlic minced2 bay leafs and believe it or not1/4 to 1/2 cup brown sugar sear sausage/onions till translucent. Mix with other ingredients and put in oven 325 degrees, for an hour and a half.Serve with german potatoes. My mom tried it for the second time, and my Dad tells me she makes it in secret--and doesn't shareI'm making this right now! I had too make this after seeing your recipe. It has another 35 minutes in the oven. The kitchen smells sooooooo good! It's divine. Do enjoy! What sides are you making?Since we've been eating a lot of potatoes as side dishes, I opted for just the dish itself with some marble rye (slathered in butter) and whole grain mustard on the side. I really liked the subtle sweetness the brown sugar added. I added 1/4 cup. Will definitely make this again! Now I want to make it! Don't know if I can find any cajun saugsage though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 (edited) Sauerkraut, Bratwurst, Kartoffelbrei :ebert:Grey--this is german soul food. Here's a twist on Kraut which you'll hopefully dig, Mutti thinks I'm a idiot for ruining good kraut, but see for yourself: 28 ounces Kraut1.5 pounds andouille (cajun) saugsage--thinly sliced or cubed. About an 1/8 inch or cubed1 large onion, yellow sliced2 tlbs garlic minced2 bay leafs and believe it or not1/4 to 1/2 cup brown sugar sear sausage/onions till translucent. Mix with other ingredients and put in oven 325 degrees, for an hour and a half.Serve with german potatoes. My mom tried it for the second time, and my Dad tells me she makes it in secret--and doesn't shareI'm making this right now! I had too make this after seeing your recipe. It has another 35 minutes in the oven. The kitchen smells sooooooo good! It's divine. Do enjoy! What sides are you making?Since we've been eating a lot of potatoes as side dishes, I opted for just the dish itself with some marble rye (slathered in butter) and whole grain mustard on the side. I really liked the subtle sweetness the brown sugar added. I added 1/4 cup. Will definitely make this again! Now I want to make it! Don't know if I can find any cajun saugsage though.I couldn't find Andouille sausage so used kielbasa. :) TM said to sear the sausage and cook the onions until translucent but since I was running low on time, and since the sausage was already fully cooked anyway, I just added all the ingredients into the baking dish. I put the sauerkraut in first (thoroughly squeezed all the water out in a strainer first), then rough diced one onion, minced 3 garlic cloves, cubed the sausage, and added 1/4 cup brown sugar and two bay leaves. I greased the baking pan before layering the ingredients in too and then covered the dish with foil. I stirred it halfway through the baking time and then took the foil off the last 30 minutes. Edited March 17, 2015 by Janie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutman Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Sauerkraut, Bratwurst, Kartoffelbrei :ebert:Grey--this is german soul food. Here's a twist on Kraut which you'll hopefully dig, Mutti thinks I'm a idiot for ruining good kraut, but see for yourself: 28 ounces Kraut1.5 pounds andouille (cajun) saugsage--thinly sliced or cubed. About an 1/8 inch or cubed1 large onion, yellow sliced2 tlbs garlic minced2 bay leafs and believe it or not1/4 to 1/2 cup brown sugar sear sausage/onions till translucent. Mix with other ingredients and put in oven 325 degrees, for an hour and a half.Serve with german potatoes. My mom tried it for the second time, and my Dad tells me she makes it in secret--and doesn't shareI'm making this right now! I had too make this after seeing your recipe. It has another 35 minutes in the oven. The kitchen smells sooooooo good! It's divine. Do enjoy! What sides are you making?Since we've been eating a lot of potatoes as side dishes, I opted for just the dish itself with some marble rye (slathered in butter) and whole grain mustard on the side. I really liked the subtle sweetness the brown sugar added. I added 1/4 cup. Will definitely make this again! Now I want to make it! Don't know if I can find any cajun saugsage though.I couldn't find Andouille sausage so used kielbasa. :) TM said to sear the sausage and cook the onions until translucent but since I was running low on time, and since the sausage was already fully cooked anyway, I just added all the ingredients into the baking dish. I put the sauerkraut in first (thoroughly squeezed all the water out in a strainer first), then rough diced one onion, minced 3 garlic cloves, cubed the sausage, and added 1/4 cup brown sugar and two bay leaves. I greased the baking pan before layering the ingredients in too and then covered the dish with foil. I stirred it halfway through the baking time and then took the foil off the last 30 minutes. Thanks, I will see what I can find. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babycat Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Here's something that's pretty polarizing with people I know. Do you like the kraut? I think sauerkraut is the tits. But only when served hot. Eating a bratwurst without kraut is blasphemous. http://www.marions-kochbuch.com/food-pic/bratwurst-with-sauerkraut.jpg What's the frilly stuff below the sausage?It's a banana hammockI've never seen a banana quite like that before. Whatever you do, do not look up images of "banana hammock".She may dig it...ya never know. And I have NOT looked them up! :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanadu Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Never tried it. I am put off by the smell, which I hate. I'll take the corned beef and cabbage though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 I have usually eaten it with mashed potatoes and Italian sausage. I like cottage cheese with it as well. With cottage cheese? I can't say I've heard of that before. Why anyone can eat cottage cheese is beyond me. Leave a milk in the fridge for two weeks past expiration date and it looks the same. Yuk! :P Yeah, the stuff is absolutely disgusting. Sauerkraut is awesome though. I don't know why someone wouldn't like cottage cheese but each to their own. :) There is only one thing that makes me sick to my stomach even if I just smell it. That is milk. However, I love cottage cheese. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x1yyz Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 I just wanted a quick lunch today so I made myself a veggie hot dog with sauerkraut. Mmm, sauerkraut! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILSnwdog Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 For me the best and easiest way to cook Sauerkraut is to roast some bacon, stir it in the Kraut, add a large peeled onion (the whole thing) and a few table spoons of sugar. Now let it simmer for at least 1 hour. That's it. No big deal, but a great result. I need to try that. :ebert: :cheers: Don't forget the Bratwurst and the mashed potatoes. Great traditional German meal.What about spatzle? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyfriar Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 For me the best and easiest way to cook Sauerkraut is to roast some bacon, stir it in the Kraut, add a large peeled onion (the whole thing) and a few table spoons of sugar. Now let it simmer for at least 1 hour. That's it. No big deal, but a great result. I need to try that. :ebert: :cheers: Don't forget the Bratwurst and the mashed potatoes. Great traditional German meal.What about spatzle?Yeah that works, when they're real handmade and thick as a brick. :DToday I had Sauerkraut with mashed potatoes and some pork belly. Sounds awful but tastes very good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babycat Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 For me the best and easiest way to cook Sauerkraut is to roast some bacon, stir it in the Kraut, add a large peeled onion (the whole thing) and a few table spoons of sugar. Now let it simmer for at least 1 hour. That's it. No big deal, but a great result. I need to try that. :ebert: :cheers: Don't forget the Bratwurst and the mashed potatoes. Great traditional German meal.What about spatzle?A what now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 For me the best and easiest way to cook Sauerkraut is to roast some bacon, stir it in the Kraut, add a large peeled onion (the whole thing) and a few table spoons of sugar. Now let it simmer for at least 1 hour. That's it. No big deal, but a great result. I need to try that. :ebert: :cheers: Don't forget the Bratwurst and the mashed potatoes. Great traditional German meal.What about spatzle?A what now? German pasta-like dish. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost In Xanadu Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 For me the best and easiest way to cook Sauerkraut is to roast some bacon, stir it in the Kraut, add a large peeled onion (the whole thing) and a few table spoons of sugar. Now let it simmer for at least 1 hour. That's it. No big deal, but a great result.I have never been a big fan of the stuff, but went to a German restaurant (lots of Germans in the Milwaukee area, so many restaurants to choose from) and I got the "traditional bratwurst platter". The kraut was cooked in bacon and onion. Definitely had a subtle brown sugar taste. It also looked like whole coriander seeds were added. I really liked it. The platter was bratwurst, sauerkraut and spaetzle. Damn good! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILSnwdog Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 For me the best and easiest way to cook Sauerkraut is to roast some bacon, stir it in the Kraut, add a large peeled onion (the whole thing) and a few table spoons of sugar. Now let it simmer for at least 1 hour. That's it. No big deal, but a great result.I have never been a big fan of the stuff, but went to a German restaurant (lots of Germans in the Milwaukee area, so many restaurants to choose from) and I got the "traditional bratwurst platter". The kraut was cooked in bacon and onion. Definitely had a subtle brown sugar taste. It also looked like whole coriander seeds were added. I really liked it. The platter was bratwurst, sauerkraut and spaetzle. Damn good!If you want to have a good German meal, try Schweinshaxe, red cabbage, and spaetzle! :drool: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 For me the best and easiest way to cook Sauerkraut is to roast some bacon, stir it in the Kraut, add a large peeled onion (the whole thing) and a few table spoons of sugar. Now let it simmer for at least 1 hour. That's it. No big deal, but a great result.I have never been a big fan of the stuff, but went to a German restaurant (lots of Germans in the Milwaukee area, so many restaurants to choose from) and I got the "traditional bratwurst platter". The kraut was cooked in bacon and onion. Definitely had a subtle brown sugar taste. It also looked like whole coriander seeds were added. I really liked it. The platter was bratwurst, sauerkraut and spaetzle. Damn good!If you want to have a good German meal, try Schweinshaxe, red cabbage, and spaetzle! :drool:I have that on every visit to Munich. :drool: :drool: :drool: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babycat Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 For me the best and easiest way to cook Sauerkraut is to roast some bacon, stir it in the Kraut, add a large peeled onion (the whole thing) and a few table spoons of sugar. Now let it simmer for at least 1 hour. That's it. No big deal, but a great result. I need to try that. :ebert: :cheers: Don't forget the Bratwurst and the mashed potatoes. Great traditional German meal.What about spatzle?A what now? German pasta-like dish. Looks nice. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushfanNlv Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Yes, have some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyfriar Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 For me the best and easiest way to cook Sauerkraut is to roast some bacon, stir it in the Kraut, add a large peeled onion (the whole thing) and a few table spoons of sugar. Now let it simmer for at least 1 hour. That's it. No big deal, but a great result. I need to try that. :ebert: :cheers: Don't forget the Bratwurst and the mashed potatoes. Great traditional German meal.What about spatzle?A what now? German pasta-like dish. Looks nice. :)If they're hand-scraped they're unbeatable. But a whole lot of work to do.I'll take a photo, when my mother goes for the BIG ones next time. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tombstone Mountain Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 For me the best and easiest way to cook Sauerkraut is to roast some bacon, stir it in the Kraut, add a large peeled onion (the whole thing) and a few table spoons of sugar. Now let it simmer for at least 1 hour. That's it. No big deal, but a great result. I need to try that. :ebert: :cheers: Don't forget the Bratwurst and the mashed potatoes. Great traditional German meal.What about spatzle?A what now? German pasta-like dish. Looks nice. :)If they're hand-scraped they're unbeatable. But a whole lot of work to do.I'll take a photo, when my mother goes for the BIG ones next time.I'll be right over. :sundog:My mutti is not cooked for a while...I'm jealous! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyfriar Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 For me the best and easiest way to cook Sauerkraut is to roast some bacon, stir it in the Kraut, add a large peeled onion (the whole thing) and a few table spoons of sugar. Now let it simmer for at least 1 hour. That's it. No big deal, but a great result. I need to try that. :ebert: :cheers: Don't forget the Bratwurst and the mashed potatoes. Great traditional German meal.What about spatzle?A what now? German pasta-like dish. Looks nice. :)If they're hand-scraped they're unbeatable. But a whole lot of work to do.I'll take a photo, when my mother goes for the BIG ones next time.I'll be right over. :sundog:My mutti is not cooked for a while...I'm jealous!Your Mutti isn't cooked?Seems like a good thing? http://www.phpbb9.de/uploads/support/dl/918_kannibalenthron.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tombstone Mountain Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 For me the best and easiest way to cook Sauerkraut is to roast some bacon, stir it in the Kraut, add a large peeled onion (the whole thing) and a few table spoons of sugar. Now let it simmer for at least 1 hour. That's it. No big deal, but a great result. I need to try that. :ebert: :cheers: Don't forget the Bratwurst and the mashed potatoes. Great traditional German meal.What about spatzle?A what now? German pasta-like dish. Looks nice. :)If they're hand-scraped they're unbeatable. But a whole lot of work to do.I'll take a photo, when my mother goes for the BIG ones next time.I'll be right over. :sundog:My mutti is not cooked for a while...I'm jealous!Your Mutti isn't cooked?Seems like a good thing? http://www.phpbb9.de/uploads/support/dl/918_kannibalenthron.gifDamn I didn't proof read myself ( a common mistake). Mutti has not cooked a meal in some time. She's been microwaving. Gotta put a stop to that! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyfriar Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 For me the best and easiest way to cook Sauerkraut is to roast some bacon, stir it in the Kraut, add a large peeled onion (the whole thing) and a few table spoons of sugar. Now let it simmer for at least 1 hour. That's it. No big deal, but a great result. I need to try that. :ebert: :cheers: Don't forget the Bratwurst and the mashed potatoes. Great traditional German meal.What about spatzle?A what now? German pasta-like dish. Looks nice. :)If they're hand-scraped they're unbeatable. But a whole lot of work to do.I'll take a photo, when my mother goes for the BIG ones next time.I'll be right over. :sundog:My mutti is not cooked for a while...I'm jealous!Your Mutti isn't cooked?Seems like a good thing? http://www.phpbb9.de/uploads/support/dl/918_kannibalenthron.gifDamn I didn't proof read myself ( a common mistake). Mutti has not cooked a meal in some time. She's been microwaving. Gotta put a stop to that!I'm sure she knows how to hydrate a pizza. ;) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 For me the best and easiest way to cook Sauerkraut is to roast some bacon, stir it in the Kraut, add a large peeled onion (the whole thing) and a few table spoons of sugar. Now let it simmer for at least 1 hour. That's it. No big deal, but a great result. I need to try that. :ebert: :cheers: Don't forget the Bratwurst and the mashed potatoes. Great traditional German meal.What about spatzle?A what now? German pasta-like dish. Looks nice. :)If they're hand-scraped they're unbeatable. But a whole lot of work to do.I'll take a photo, when my mother goes for the BIG ones next time.A lot of work? I think they're pretty easy to make. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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