Sauerkraut and Apples
A savory side dish of sauerkraut and apples complements pork, poultry, and roast meats.
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Instructions
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If baking, preheat oven to 325 F.
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Heat bacon drippings or butter in a Dutch oven; sauté onions until translucent, then add chopped apples and sauté until lightly caramelized.
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For stovetop or oven cooking: Stir in sauerkraut, water, brown sugar, mustard, and caraway seeds.
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Stovetop: Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 50 minutes, stirring and adding water as needed.
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Oven: Cover and bake 50 minutes, stirring and adding water as needed.
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Then, for stovetop or oven, stir in applesauce, cover, and cook 10 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
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For slow cooker cooking: Combine the sautéed onions and apples, sauerkraut, water, brown sugar, mustard, caraway seeds, and applesauce in the slow cooker. Cook on high for 2 hours or on low for 4 hours, then season with salt and pepper.