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Creamy Fresh Herb Sauerkraut

Creamy Fresh Herb Sauerkraut

Course Side Dish
Cuisine German
Keyword Sauerkraut
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Author Lora Wiley-Lennartz

Ingredients

  • 3 cups plain sauerkraut
  • 1 clove fresh garlic minced
  • 1 large white onion
  • 1 tablespoon clarified butter
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons white granulated sugar divided
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup tablespoons chopped fresh herbs rosemary, oregano, thyme, tarragon, etc., plus a few sprigs for garnish.

Instructions

  1. Drain the sauerkraut thoroughly and set aside.
  2. Peel the onion and chop into small pieces.
  3. In a medium-sized skillet, heat the clarified butter over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and stir for about a minute.
  4. Add the chopped onions and cook, stirring occasionally until transparent. Don’t let them brown. Add the drained sauerkraut to the pan and stir to combine.
  5. Season the mixture with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  6. Sprinkle one teaspoon of the white granulated sugar over the mixture and stir to combine.
  7. Whisk together the vegetable broth and the heavy cream. Slowly pour it into the skillet.
  8. Add the fresh herbs to the pan.
  9. Bring the heat to low cook for 5-10 minutes over medium heat.
  10. Season again with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste and stir in the last teaspoon of white granulated sugar.
  11. Transfer the creamy herbed sauerkraut to a bowl and serve.