Polish Sauerkraut Custard Pie Recipes

POLISH SAUERKRAUT

Steps:

• 1. Saute' the onions and apples in the butter. Brown them (be careful not to burn them!). Any additional vegetables can be added and saute'd Add meat if you like.
• 2. Add sauerkraut juice to the pan and stir well to get all the caramelized drippings blended in... the liquid will be brown. Stir in the sauerkraut, and heat through before serving. Add spices if you like.
• 3. *** I make it this way for a side dish, pork roast or brats.

POLISH "STEWED" SAUERKRAUT

Steps:

• 1. In a large pot add sauerkraut and water. Bring to a boil and simmer covered for 1 hour. Drain in colander.
• 2. while sauerkraut is cooking, dice fat back into small pieces and put into a large skillet. Cook down on medium heat until pieces of fatback turn brown and crispy. Remove pieces with slotted spoon and dispose of, keeping the drippings in the pan. Add onions to drippings in the pan and saute' until tender.
• 3. When sauerkraut is cooked and drained, put back into pot and add onions as well as most of the drippings. Add pinch of salt and pepper. If it seems dry add a little more drippings.
• 4. Let this mixture cook down for at least 1/2 hour, stirring frequently to prevent it from sticking and burning. Taste occasionally to check flavor. Important to learn with ethnic cooking.. become a TASTER! Add more salt and pepper if needed. When onions and sauerkraut are tender and blended remove from heat
• 5. Serve with Kielbasa, smoked ham, hot dogs, sausage - you name it!

AMISH SAUERKRAUT SURPRISE CUSTARD PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• In a large bowl, combine milk, sauerkraut, sugar, eggs, vanilla and salt.
• Pour mixture into pie shell. Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 35 minutes, or until a knife inserted into filling 1 inch from the edge comes out clean.

SAUERKRAUT PIE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• In a large bowl, mix milk, well drained chopped sauerkraut, brown and white sugars, eggs, vanilla, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
• Pour mixture into 9 inch pie shell.
• Bake at 425 degrees F for about 30 - 35 minutes or until a knife inserted into filling about half way between edge and center, comes out clean.
• Serve topped with a tablespoon or two of whipped cream.