Sauerkraut with Apples
A savory-sweet German-inspired dish combining tender sauerkraut with caramelized onions and sliced apples, all braised in white wine and finished with brown sugar for perfect balance.
8 servings
2 hr 11 min
Ingredients
- •1 whole onion
- •2 tablespoons butter
- •4 pounds sauerkraut
- •2 whole apples
- •1 cup white wine
- •2 tablespoons brown sugar
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Cook onion in butter in a 4-to 5-quart heavy pot over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 6 minutes. Stir in sauerkraut, apples, and wine and bring to a simmer.
6 min
- 2.
Cover pot and reduce heat, then simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauerkraut is very tender, about 2 hours.
120 min
- 3.
Stir in 1 tablespoon brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Add more brown sugar, salt, and pepper to taste.
5 min
- 4.
Josmeyer Les Folastries Gewürztraminer '05