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Sauerkraut Hot Dog Topping is a perfect addition to grilled plant-based sausages, veggie hot dogs, even carrot dogs!

5 simple ingredients and 5 minutes of cooking time are all you need for this quick and easy recipe.

Perfect for your 4th of July cookout or Oktoberfest celebration!

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I have been making this sauerkraut topping every 4th of July holiday for years and recently added it to my Oktoberfest menu collection of recipes.

My favorite way to serve this is on top of grilled vegan sausages in pretzel buns. There is just something about that distinct combination of flavors – sausage, pretzels, and sauerkraut – that I love.

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I like this recipe because the sauerkraut actually doesn’t have a strong sour taste to it. The bitterness so frequently associated with sauerkraut is reduced significantly by rinsing it thoroughly with water then draining well prior to cooking.

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Ingredients for Sauerkraut Hot Dog Topping

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You will need:

  • 16 ounces sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed

How to Make Sauerkraut Hot Dog Topping

STEP ONE: In a medium-size saucepan over low heat, stir together the sauerkraut, relish, brown sugar, yellow mustard, and fennel seed.

STEP TWO: Cook, stirring frequently for 5 minutes, or until heated through then serve.

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Quick Tip For Success

Do not skip rinsing the sauerkraut! This step is critical to the success of the recipe! Failure to thoroughly rinse the sauerkraut will result in a strong sour and acidic taste that some might find overpowering.

Drain the sauerkraut! This step is just as important as rinsing. You want the sauerkraut drained well, to the point that it is no longer dripping when you pick it up. Failure to adequately drain the sauerkraut will result in a mixture that has too much liquid and no one wants to eat a grilled veggie hot dog or sausage on wet bread.

FAQ

Can this be made in advance?

Yes! This sauerkraut topping can be made a day in advance and kept covered in the refrigerator. Reheat in the microwave or over low heat on the stovetop.

Storage

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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Sauerkraut Hot Dog Topping

5 simple ingredients and 5 minutes of cooking time are all you need for this quick and easy recipe! Perfect for grilled veggie sausages or hot dogs!

5 from 16 votes

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American, German

Keyword: condiments, vegan

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes minutes

Servings: 6

Calories: 45kcal

Author: Holly Gray

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces sauerkraut rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed

Instructions

  • In a medium-size saucepan over low heat, stir together the sauerkraut, relish, brown sugar, yellow mustard, and fennel seed.

  • Cook, stirring frequently for 5 minutes, or until heated through then serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 45kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 612mg | Potassium: 143mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 140IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg

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  1. Ashley

    Sauerkraut Hot Dog Topping ~ 5 Minute Recipe ~ This Wife Cooks™ (10)
    Yummy!! I don’t eat much sauerkraut but this sounds perfect for a hot dog topping! 🙂

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    • thiswifecooks

      Yes! This is my go-to topping when we do veggie dogs as part of a cookout.

  2. Katie

    Sauerkraut Hot Dog Topping ~ 5 Minute Recipe ~ This Wife Cooks™ (11)
    The perfect hot dog topping! This is absolutely delicious!

    Reply

  3. nancy

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    what a great recipe for bbq parties

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  4. Matej @ CookWeWill.Com

    Sauerkraut Hot Dog Topping ~ 5 Minute Recipe ~ This Wife Cooks™ (13)
    I love sauerkraut and it goes really well with a hot dog! The fennel seeds give it an extra layer of flavor, I love it!

    Reply

    • thiswifecooks

      I agree! Thank you so much!

  5. Natalie

    Sauerkraut Hot Dog Topping ~ 5 Minute Recipe ~ This Wife Cooks™ (14)
    These hot dogs are a hit lately in our home. Kids loved it and keep asking when will I make it again, thank you for a lovely recipe!

    Reply

    • thiswifecooks

      Lol, I love it! Keep those kids happy! 🙂

  6. Gina

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    YUM! Wonderful way to top at dog!

    Reply

  7. Katie

    Sauerkraut Hot Dog Topping ~ 5 Minute Recipe ~ This Wife Cooks™ (16)
    I love sauerkraut, and this was fantastic! It tastes great on hot dogs, sandwiches, and burgers!

    Reply

  8. Nancy

    Sauerkraut Hot Dog Topping ~ 5 Minute Recipe ~ This Wife Cooks™ (17)
    Perfect hot top or burger topping I can make ahead. Everyone kept asking for more at our annual bbq party. Thanks

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  9. Big John CHA

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    This looks Super Bowl-perfect. If I can’t get fennel seed in time, I hope celery seed will work.

    Reply

    • thiswifecooks

      Great idea! I haven’t tried this with celery seed but it sounds good. Which did you go with?

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Sauerkraut Hot Dog Topping ~ 5 Minute Recipe ~ This Wife Cooks™ (2024)

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Sauerkraut Hot Dog Topping ~ 5 Minute Recipe ~ This Wife Cooks™? ›

Steps to Make It

Combine the sauerkraut, sweet pickle relish, sugar, mustard, and caraway seeds in a medium saucepan over medium heat until warmed through. Use the sauerkraut topping to top hot dogs or serve alongside your favorite meats, such as ham or sausage.

Are you supposed to heat up sauerkraut for hot dogs? ›

Steps to Make It

Combine the sauerkraut, sweet pickle relish, sugar, mustard, and caraway seeds in a medium saucepan over medium heat until warmed through. Use the sauerkraut topping to top hot dogs or serve alongside your favorite meats, such as ham or sausage.

What city puts sauerkraut on hot dogs? ›

Kansas City

Get the mints out - you'll need them when you order up a hot dog in KC as it is served with sauerkraut and melted Swiss cheese on a sesame seed bun.

What goes good with sauerkraut besides hot dogs? ›

Potato salad: Sauerkraut is an appealing addition to both classic and German potato salad. Give it a try at your next gathering. Egg salad: Add new dimension and crunch to classic egg salad with the addition of sauerkraut. Bagel and lox: Sauerkraut adds a caper-like zing to a bagel with smoked salmon and cream cheese.

How do you make sauerkraut from a can taste better? ›

To freshen it up without losing any flavor — better yet, while adding flavor — drain the can and then top it up with an inexpensive dry white wine instead. Draining the brine reduces the sauerkraut's salt level, while the white wine gives it a fermented flavor that's missing from canned sauerkraut.

Is sauerkraut healthier hot or cold? ›

But does sauerkraut and kimchi have to be raw in order to have these benefits? Not necessarily. Although heat does kill the good bacteria living in your sauerkraut, it only happens at 46°C (115°F). So if you're cooking at a very, very low temperature, you should still retain a large amount of these probiotics.

Does heating sauerkraut destroy the good bacteria? ›

One important issue to remember is that cooking sauerkraut will kill off the probiotic bacteria that we want to consume. Even after cooking, sauerkraut is a healthy, cabbage-based dish, but it will be missing out on that probiotic boost. So, when possible, try to add your sauerkraut to your dishes uncooked.

What is a hot dog with sauerkraut called? ›

5. Jul 23, 2013, Updated Dec 13, 2023. Hot dog fans have I got a taste sensation for you! Rueben Hot Dogs have got it all going on! Imagine biting into a grilled hot dog wrapped in pastrami and piled with tangy sauerkraut.

What do Southerners put on hot dogs? ›

Atlanta and the South: Buying a hot dog at Turner Field, home of the Atlanta Braves, or elsewhere in Atlanta and the South, you'll find your dog topped with coleslaw and perhaps some delicious Vidalia onions.

What is a Texas hot dog? ›

In its simple, classic form, the Hot Texas Wiener is an all-beef hot dog "blanched" or par-cooked in 350-degree vegetable oil in a fry basket for a few minutes, cooked by another hot vegetable-oil bath in a tilted steel pan until done, and then placed in a bun, topped (in strict order) with a spicy, ballpark-style ...

Can you eat sauerkraut every day? ›

Is it OK to eat sauerkraut every day? You can eat sauerkraut every day. But if you're looking to benefit your gut bacteria, you can also eat other fermented foods and beverages like kimchi and kombucha. Yogurt also contains beneficial probiotics.

Does sauerkraut go bad in the refrigerator? ›

If you are refrigerating your sauerkraut, it should stay fresh for about four to six months after opening. It's important to know when you're using it and sealing it after each use because if new bacteria come in contact with it, it can immediately become spoiled.

How often should you eat sauerkraut? ›

It's up to you. If you're new to fermented foods, start off with a forkful a day to allow your gut to get used to the probiotics and fibre. Work your way up to two forkfuls a day over a month or so or simply enjoy it once or twice a week as a side to your main course.

Do you heat up store bought sauerkraut? ›

To ensure canned sauerkraut is as moist and flavorful as possible, try heating it on the stovetop. This method usually takes about 30 minutes and affords a delicious end result with minimal hassle. Stovetop heating also provides the perfect opportunity to add flavor enhancers to the sauerkraut should you desire.

Do you just heat up sauerkraut from a jar? ›

If you want to serve sauerkraut as a hot side dish, topping for hot dogs/bratwurst, over mashed potatoes or pork chops you can either heat it up in the microwave or on the stove. This applies to all sauerkraut varieties (including canned and jarred sauerkraut).

Do you have to hot pack sauerkraut? ›

Fill jars firmly with unheated sauerkraut and cover with juices, leaving ½ inch (13 mm) of headspace. Fill and seal as previously described for a hot pack and process for recommended time (see Table 1). Preheat canner filled halfway with water to 180°F (82°C) for hot packs and 140°F (60°C) for raw packs.

Should sauerkraut be heated for reuben sandwiches? ›

One key step no matter what is to pre-heat both the corned beef and the sauerkraut, so that you're not trying to warm through the entire jam-packed sandwich and instead are just trying to melt the cheese and toast the bread.

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