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Easy Fried Sauerkraut Recipe
Fried sauerkraut
is a delicious way to enjoy this tasty little treat! Serve it with some stovetop bratwursts for a complete meal!
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
5
minutes
mins
Total Time
15
minutes
mins
Course:
Appetizers
Servings:
4
Calories:
123
kcal
Author:
Laura Ascher
Ingredients
3
tablespoons
of butter or lard
2
cups
of sauerkraut
drained
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Heat a cast iron skillet over medium high heat.
If you are using lard, you can add it while the skillet heats up. Otherwise, melt the butter in the skillet once it's hot.
Drain the liquid off the sauerkraut using a metal strainer.
Carefully spread evenly into the bottom of the pan.
Cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes.
Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper if desired!