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Spareribs & Bohemian Sauerkraut

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This classic German-inspired dish combines tender, slow-braised spareribs with a rich and tangy Bohemian sauerkraut. The ribs are browned in shortening and simmered until fork-tender, then finished by braising in the flavorful sauerkraut mixture. The kraut itself is a comforting blend of fermented cabbage, caramelized onions, caraway seeds, and a touch of sweetness from sugar, all enriched with savory bacon drippings. The result is a deeply satisfying meal that balances the richness of the pork with the bright acidity of the kraut. Perfect for a hearty weekend dinner or a festive holiday gathering, this recipe brings authentic home-style comfort to your table. Serve with crusty bread to soak up the delicious juices.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4
Calories: 650.0
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
This classic German-inspired dish combines tender, slow-braised spareribs with a rich and tangy Bohemian sauerkraut. The ribs are browned in shortening and simmered until fork-tender, then finished by braising in the flavorful sauerkraut mixture. The kraut itself is a comforting blend of fermented cabbage, caramelized onions, caraway seeds, and a touch of sweetness from sugar, all enriched with savory bacon drippings. The result is a deeply satisfying meal that balances the richness of the pork with the bright acidity of the kraut. Perfect for a hearty weekend dinner or a festive holiday gathering, this recipe brings authentic home-style comfort to your table. Serve with crusty bread to soak up the delicious juices.
Ingredients
  • 2 pound Spareribs
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Shortening
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 16 ounce Sauerkraut
  • 3 tablespoon Onion; chopped
  • 1/8 teaspoon Caraway seeds
  • 1/8 teaspoon Salt
  • 3 tablespoon Sugar
  • 3 tablespoon Bacon drippings
Directions
  1. 1
    Cut the spareribs into individual serving-sized pieces.
  2. 2
    Season the ribs generously with 1 teaspoon of salt.
  3. 3
    Melt the shortening in a heavy kettle or large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. 4
    Brown the seasoned ribs on all sides in the melted shortening.
  5. 5
    Add 1/4 cup of water to the kettle.
  6. 6
    Cover the kettle and cook the ribs slowly for 1 hour.
  7. 7
    Meanwhile, empty the sauerkraut into a separate heavy kettle. If the kraut is very tart, rinse it briefly, drain well, and add 3/4 cup of fresh water.
  8. 8
    Add the chopped onion, caraway seeds, remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt, sugar, and bacon drippings to the sauerkraut.
  9. 9
    Cover the sauerkraut kettle and cook slowly for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  10. 10
    After the ribs have cooked for 1 hour, pour off the cooking drippings from the rib kettle into a small bowl, reserving the liquid.
  11. 11
    Stir the cooked sauerkraut mixture and 3 tablespoons of the reserved rib drippings into the kettle with the ribs.
  12. 12
    Cover and continue cooking slowly for an additional 1 hour, until the ribs are tender.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 650.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 45.0g70%
Saturated Fat 15.0g75%
Cholesterol 110.0mg37%
Sodium 1400.0mg59%
Total Carbohydrate 25.0g9%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g8%
Sugars 12.0g
Protein 35.0g70%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: german, bohemian, spareribs, sauerkraut, pork, braised, caraway, bacon drippings, hearty, comfort food, cabbage, dinner, traditional, savory, tangy, slow cooked, ribs, onion, shortening
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