Bayerisches Sauerkraut - Bavarian Sauerkraut

Ingredients

1 lb canned, raw Sauerkraut
1 medium sized onion, chopped
3 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon salt
5 juniper berries
1 – 2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
2 – 3 cups water
1 medium sized raw potato (optional, but preferable as it helps to bind the mixture)

Directions

Rinse the sauerkraut under cold water (to remove a bit of the sourness), drain and set aside. In a large pot, heat the oil and sauté the onion until golden brown. Add the sauerkraut, water and seasoning, and bring to the boil. Cover and simmer for 30 – 45 minutes, or until tender. Ensure that there is always enough water to cover the sauerkraut, adding more during the cooking process if needed.

When tender, adjust seasonings to taste, adding a dash of sugar if it is still too sour. If desired, grate a raw potato, add it to the pot, and simmer for another 5 – 7 minutes to bind everything together. You can also add a grated carrot at this point if you want to give the dish a bit of colour. Some cooked smoked bacon added in will also give it some additional flavour.

Remove the juniper berries and serve.

My Notes

This can be frozen if you make too much!