quick stovetop sauerkraut

How to make quick stovetop sauerkraut recipe - Traditionally, sauerkraut is fermented over several weeks. Try this almost instant version for a quick, easy alternative.

SERVES 4

PREP TIME 10 mins, COOK TIME 1 1⁄2 hrs

Ingredients:
1 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 small white onion, diced
1 head of green cabbage, shredded
2 cups (500ml) apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp salt
1 tbsp caraway seeds

Method:
1 Heat the oil in a deep, straight-sided frying pan or Dutch oven. Add the garlic to the pan and cook over medium heat until golden. Stir in the onion and cook for 10 minutes, or until translucent.

2 Add the cabbage to the pan along with 1⁄2 cup of water, the vinegar, salt, and caraway seeds. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook over a low heat for 11⁄2 hours. Serve warm
with hot dogs or sausages.

COOK’S TIP
This sauerkraut is also great added to soups and stews for a healthy, warming meal.