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Slow-Cooker Sauerkraut

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Prep: 20 min. Cook: 1 hour
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By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Karen Tringali, minooka, Illinois

Tested by Sarah Tramonte

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Updated on Oct. 05, 2023

This slow-cooker sauerkraut recipe was made by a special someone in my life. I was never a fan of sauerkraut until I tried this and fell in love. It's terrific as a side dish or on Reuben sandwiches. —Karen Tringali, Minooka, Illinois

Slow-Cooker Sauerkraut Tips

How do I fix dry sauerkraut?

If the sauerkraut gets too dry, add a little water.
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Slow-Cooker Sauerkraut

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Prep Time 20 min
Cook Time 1 hour
Yield 10 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound bacon strips, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3/4 cup white vinegar
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 cans (14 ounces each) sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained
  • 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
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Directions

  1. In a large skillet, cook bacon and onion over medium heat until bacon is crisp and onion is just tender, 5-7 minutes. Add vinegar and sugar to skillet; cook and stir 5 minutes. Add sauerkraut and caraway seeds to skillet; stir to combine.
    Transfer mixture to a 4-qt. slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 1-2 hours.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 173 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 675mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.

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Sarah Tramonte
Sarah developed, tested and styled hundreds of recipes for Taste of Home. You may also recognize her (and her hands) from videos on Taste of Home's social media accounts. Sarah has always loved food and design, but what really kicked off her culinary career was when she combined those passions to create her cookbook, The Moody Foodie.
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