Sauerkraut

Sauerkraut is a pickled dish made from fermented cabbage and lactic acid bacteria. Traditionally, it is cabbage fermented in salt. It has a sour taste and is a common side dish in German cuisine.

Variations and Style

Though German in origin, sauerkraut is a popular dish throughout Eastern Europe, served in a variety of styles. Polish and Bulgarian chefs often serve sauerkraut within stews and in dumplings.

It has been a long standing ingredient in the American Reuben sandwich, mixed with thousand island dressing atop corned beef.

Nutritional Facts

  • Values for one cup of canned sauerkraut:
  1. Protein: 1.29
  2. Dietary Fiber: 4.1 grams
  3. Sodium: 939 milligrams
  4. Vitamin C: 33
    • (Source: USDA) [1]

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