Sauerkraut and Apples Posted in Apples, Cabbage Sauerkraut and Apples Ingredients6 tbsp butter4 slices bacon cut into 1/2-inch pieces1 small onion thinly sliced3 tart apples, such as Stayman, Pippin, Granny Smith or Jonagold peeled, cored, and thinly sliced2 lbs sauerkraut drained and rinsed1 bottle (12 ounces) beer you may substitute apple ciderBlack pepper to taste½ tsp caraway seeds InstructionsMelt butter in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add bacon and cook, stirring often, until fat has started to render, about 5 minutes. Toss onion and apples in the fat and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Stir in sauerkraut. Add beer and season with pepper and caraway seeds. Bring mixture to a boil, then cover the pot. Reduce heat so mixture is just simmering and cook for 45 minutes. Or transfer the covered pot to a 350-degree oven and bake for 1 hour. Stir and serve hot. Print Recipe