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Beer Bacon Sauerkraut

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: condiment, game day, Side Dish
Keyword: bacon, caraway seeds, german food, onion, sauerkraut, side dish
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 1 32 oz bagged sauerkraut*
  • 1 small onion
  • 3 strips of bacon
  • 1 16 oz. lager style beer
  • ½ teaspoon caraway seeds

Instructions

  • Add bacon and onion to a 5 quart saucepan over medium-low heat.
    2. Cook, stirring occasionally until bacon starts to release fat and onions start to sweat, 2-3 minutes (do not fully cook bacon).
    3. Add the sauerkraut and it’s liquid, caraway seeds and beer and stir to combine.
    4. Cover pan with lid and simmer on low heat for 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until sauerkraut takes on a rich golden color and most of the liquid is evaporated.