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Grandma's Easy Sauerkraut with Crispy Bacon
"This particular sauerkraut turned out to be one of the most popular sides on my Mom’s Thanksgiving table last month. Kind of shocking, right?! I mean, how could cabbage possibly stand out among the corn puddings, the stuffing, and the ambrosia?! I’m not exaggerating when I say that multiple guests commented on how delicious it was (myself included). A large portion of my ancestry can be traced back to Poland and Russia. In fact, both of my grandmothers were first generation Americans. That means that in addition to attending American schools, eating American foods, and playing with American friends, they were also raised with strong influences from their parents’ native countries. Their religions, their languages, and their food reflected their family’s heritage, and they in turn passed along many of those same traditions to their own children. The sauerkraut that is a staple on our Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s tables is the perfect example of a nostalgic recipe that originated with my grandmother, and that will continue to be passed along to my own children as well. In my opinion, these dishes that have so many memories and cultural ties are the most special, most cherished ways to nourish our loved ones. You only need 3 ingredients and 15 minutes to make my Grandma's Easy Sauerkraut with Crispy Bacon! It's a family favorite side dish that's perfect for the holidays! This particular sauerkraut turned out to be one of the most popular sides on my Mom’s Thanksgiving table last month. Kind of shocking, right?! I mean, how could cabbage possibly stand out among the corn puddings, the stuffing, and the ambrosia?! I’m not exaggerating when I say that multiple guests commented on how delicious it was (myself included). You only need 3 ingredients and 15 minutes to make my Grandma's Easy Sauerkraut with Crispy Bacon! It's a family favorite side dish that's perfect for the holidays! I’m not sure if it’s the crispy, smokey bacon throughout or the slight hint of sweetness that cuts through the salty, briny sauerkraut, but I just LOVE this stuff. So imagine my surprise when my mom rattled off the (unbelievably) simple recipe! It tastes complex, but it definitely is NOT. You only need 3 ingredients and 15 minutes to make my Grandma’s Easy Sauerkraut with Crispy Bacon! It’s a family favorite side dish that’s perfect for the holidays."
Serves8 people
Preparation Time5 min
Cooking Time10 min
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