Low Sodium Sauerkraut Recipe (No Salt Added)
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Jump to RecipeThis low sodium sauerkraut recipe is a savory and flavorful side dish, a great no-salt-added recipe for cabbage. With just a few simple ingredients and 30 minutes, you can make this easy and tasty side.
Start by sautéing onions, adding caraway seeds, and a delicious vinegar brine and cabbage. I love serving this sauerkraut with low sodium crispy chicken breasts.
Traditional sauerkraut is made with just salt and cabbage, but I made this version with a blend of vinegar and some spices that gives this a fantastic twist! It’s similar to sweet & sour cabbage, and is a tasty side dish with your favorite protein.
Ready in a half hour, this easy recipe had just a few simple pantry ingredients and doesn’t require any fancy equipment to make. It’s great with chicken or pork!
This Low Sodium Sauerkraut Recipe Is
- Bright
- Fresh
- Tangy
- Flavorful
- Easy to Make
- A Great No-Salt-Added Side
What’s In This No Salt Added Sauerkraut
- Green Cabbage – you can either chop or shred the cabbage, depending on what texture you enjoy.
- Onion – for a nice savory flavor.
- White Vinegar – gives a wonderful tanginess to the cabbage.
- Caraway Seeds – optional if you like the flavor, I put them in mine!
- Olive Oil – to sauté the onion in
- Sugar – while this recipe isn’t very sweet, the sugar adds a nice flavor to the dish overall.
- All Purpose Flour – which thickens the sauerkraut at the end.
How To Make This Recipe
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over low heat. Add the sliced onion and lightly brown for 4 to 5 minutes.
- Add in the caraway seeds (if using) and sauté for an additional minute.
- Pour in the water, white vinegar, and sugar and stir well to combine. Add the shredded cabbage and black pepper to the pot, and stir well to combine. Cover and simmer cabbage for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste, and adjust vinegar or sugar level as needing, adding more to taste. Serve hot, and garnish with extra caraway seeds. Enjoy!
30 Minute Salt Free Side Sauerkraut
This salt free sauerkraut recipe is what I call an Easy Entertaining Dish- which is on your table in about 30 minutes. Traditional sauerkraut has to be fermented for a few days, but this quick version is cooked on the stove and has vinegar added for taste.
I have a whole area of recipes dedicated to 30 Minute Recipes, that are great for the whole family. From soups and stews, to pastas and proteins – a healthy meal can be on your table in no time. Just as fast as grabbing a quick prepared side dish from the store (and way more impressive too)!
More Low Sodium Sides
- Low Sodium Spaghetti Squash Recipe
- Low Sodium Potatoes O’Brien Recipe
- No Salt Added Orzo Salad Recipe
- Low Sodium Cowboy Beans Recipe
- Low Sodium Brioche Bread
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Low Sodium Sauerkraut
Equipment
- large pot
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 sweet onion sliced
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds (optional) plus more to taste
- 1.5 cup water
- ¾ cup white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 lb cabbage shredded
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lemon juiced, about 1-2 tablespoons
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over low heat. Add the sliced onion and lightly brown for 4 to 5 minutes.
- Add in the caraway seeds (if using) and sauté for an additional minute.
- Pour in the water, white vinegar, and sugar and stir well to combine. Add the shredded cabbage and black pepper to the pot, and stir well to combine. Cover and simmer cabbage for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the fresh lemon to the sauerkraut, and it give it a final stir. Taste, and adjust vinegar or sugar level as needing, adding more to taste. Serve hot, and garnish with extra caraway seeds. Enjoy!
Nutrition
*Please note, all nutrition content is estimated based on the ingredients we used, it may vary based on your ingredients. Always check your nutrition labels to verify sodium amounts.
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So good
How would this work for pork and sauerkraut? New Years Day tradition.
Joanne- did you try this for pork & sauerkraut? I am going to make it New Years Day.
I made this recipe for a New Years Day meal. My father can not have salt & loves sauerkraut. I made the sauerkraut the day before and then added on top of a pork loin in the crock pot. My entire family loved it. My dad ate more sauerkraut than the pork loin & actually asked for more 3 hours after lunch. I was not sure how the sauerkraut was going to hold up in the slow cooker for 4 hours but to my surprise it was perfect. I am currently making another batch for my parents.
Better than the restaurant variety