Baked Sauerkraut With Apples

Mrs B's Note:

This German recipe is borrowed (with a tweak) from Recipes4us.co.uk. The original recipe calls for 120ml beef stock, but I wanted a vegetarian version. You could revert to the beef stock or replace my suggested vegetable stock with a small amount (say ½ teaspoon) of Marmite or Vegemite dissolved in 120ml of very hot water. Recipe posted for Zaar World Tour 2005.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 onion, sliced
• 700 g sauerkraut, drained (28oz)
• 3 medium apples, peeled and diced
• 360 ml white wine
• 120 ml vegetable stock
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon celery seed

Directions:

1. Heat the butter in a large oven proof lidded casserole dish, add the onions and sauté until soft and transparent.
2. Add the sauerkraut, mix well and cook, uncovered, over a low heat for 5 minutes.
3. Add the apples to the sauerkraut mixture together with the wine and enough stock to cover; mix well then continue to cook over a low heat for 30 minutes; preheat the oven to 170C, 325F, gas mark 3 during this cooking time.
4. Stir in the sugar and celery seeds then cover and transfer to the oven; bake for 30 minutes and serve hot.

Reviews

[Derf]

very good, we liked it a lot! Just made half a recipe for the two of us and served it with turkey/onion sausage and mash potatoes. the celery seed and the wine really make the recipe. We enjoyed it very much and will make it again, thanks for posting.

[aulophobia]

This was my first experience with sauerkraut, and it was amazing. I used apple juice instead of the wine, as well. I make this about once a week, it's that good. ^^

[Mama's Kitchen (Hope)]

I liked this but found it a little bitter from the wine I think. I added some more brown sugar before serving. Will make again with apple juice instead as another suggested. I beleive that may be a better option for me.Perhaps the wine I used was too dry for this- a riesling would probably be better suited. Great recipe!