sauerkraut

noun

sau·​er·​kraut ˈsau̇(-ə)r-ˌkrau̇t How to pronounce sauerkraut (audio)
: cabbage cut fine and fermented in a brine made of its own juice with salt

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Brats in buns were piled high with brown mustard and sauerkraut, while a sausage sampler platter (for $18) featured three types of German sausages and spaetzle. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 11 Oct. 2026 These include fermented foods such as sauerkraut, yogurt and kimchi, which are changed by the addition of live microbes, such as bacteria or yeast. — Jean Liew, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2026 Potato Salad Since potato salads can be weighed down by mayonnaise, adding a little sauerkraut to the mix will bring a zip of briny flavor and crunch. — Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 23 Sep. 2026 Usually found in coleslaw or sauerkraut on the cookout buffet, cabbage transforms from clean and crunchy to soft and smoky with a brush of olive oil, simple seasoning, and a deep sear on a hot grill. — Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sauerkraut

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Etymology

German, from sauer sour + Kraut greens

First Known Use

1617, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sauerkraut was in 1617

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sauerkraut

noun
sau·​er·​kraut ˈsau̇(-ə)r-ˌkrau̇t How to pronounce sauerkraut (audio)
: finely cut cabbage fermented in brine
Etymology

German, from sauer "sour" + Kraut "greens"

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