Bavarian Sauerkraut

Name: Bavarian Sauerkraut
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 1 16-oz can or jar of sauerkraut; 1 cup white wine; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup peeled and chopped apple; 10 juniper berries, cracked; Salt and pepper; 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Wine-simmered sauerkraut with apple, onion and juniper makes a bright, savory side with a gentle hint of sweetness.

Side · German · 7 ingredients

Prep 10 min · Cook 45 min · Total 55 min · Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1 16-oz can or jar of sauerkraut
1 cup white wine
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup peeled and chopped apple
10 juniper berries, cracked
Salt and pepper
1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Directions

Spoon the sauerkraut into a pot, then stir in the wine, onion, apple, juniper berries, salt, pepper and oil. Warm everything until it reaches a gentle bubble, then cook at a low simmer for 30 to 45 minutes, stopping when the onions have softened.