sauerkraut
noun
sau·er·kraut
ˈsau̇(-ə)r-ˌkrau̇t 
: cabbage cut fine and fermented in a brine made of its own juice with salt
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This year’s Reuben sandwich twist on the traditional Turkey Ball is filled with corned beef, cheese, sauerkraut and rye bread with a boysenberry dipping sauce on the side.
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Myga's mother also came up with the homemade curry ketchup, while Myga's grandmother inspired the side dishes on the menu such as the homemade potato salad and sauerkraut.
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Pickles Not all pickles are created equal (the same is true for sauerkraut).
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Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 27 Feb. 2026
Myga's mother also came up with the homemade curry ketchup, while Myga's grandmother inspired the side dishes on the menu such as the homemade potato salad and sauerkraut.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Pickles Not all pickles are created equal (the same is true for sauerkraut).
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 23 Feb. 2026
Fermentation is a technique used to make foods such as sauerkraut and yogurt, too.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for sauerkraut
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sauerkraut
noun
sau·er·kraut
ˈsau̇(-ə)r-ˌkrau̇t
: finely cut cabbage fermented in brine
Etymology
German, from sauer "sour" + Kraut "greens"
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