olde country cabbage & franks

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Vancouver, WA
Updated on Oct 2, 2018

My Bavarian mother-in-law convinced me that vegetables can taste awesome! Her "blaukraut" (blue cabbage) was the inspiration for this meal-in-one recipe.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Pan Fry
yield 5-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • ½ small head of red cabbage, shredded
  • 1 package refrigerated sauerkraut
  • ½ small sweet onion, very thinly sliced
  • 2 small white sweet potatoes, peeled & diced
  • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • - - salt & pepper to taste

How To Make olde country cabbage & franks

  • Step 1
    Shred cabbage (food processor is easiest) Peel & cube sweet potatoes.
  • Step 2
    Cook the sweet potatoes in a covered skillet on low heat until softened. (Add oil, butter or water as needed.)
  • Step 3
    Add sausages along with the onions to the skillet. Cook until onions are very soft. Add salt & pepper to taste.
  • Step 4
    Drain and squeeze the sauerkraut until it is dry. Fold it carefully into the skillet.
  • Step 5
    Meanwhile: Cook the shredded cabbage in a large pot with a very small bit of water until softened. Add the applesauce and stir gently until combined.
  • Step 6
    Fold everything together and serve, preferably with some German Duseldorf mustard

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Category: Pork
Ingredient: Vegetable
Method: Pan Fry
Culture: German

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