New Kraut

[GB]

The other day I bought what I thought was Sourkraut. When I ate it though it did not have much of a tang. Upon closer inspection of the lable it seems I bought New Kraut instead of Sour Kraut. I had never heard of New Kraut. I am guessing it just has not been in the pickling liquid as long maybe. Does anyone know what it is?

 

[middie]

No sorry Gb I never heard of it either.

 

[GB]

bump .

 

[Constance]

Speaking of kraut, has anyone tried Bush's Bavarian Style Sauerkraut? My daughter was doing my shopping last week, and couldn't find the Bush's jarred kraut that I always buy, and picked up a couple of cans of the Bavarian Style instead. It's seasoned with a bit of caraway seed, and while it's nice and tangy, it also has a hint of sweetness, posssibly from apple. I love it!

 

[licia]

I don't remember who it is made by, but I get a package in the refrigerated section that is really good. We like kraut with sausage, with hot dogs, with pork chops, with spareribs and I like it just as a vegetable.

 

[Constance]

Me too, Licia...I can eat it out of the jar with a fork. You've got me thinking about it now. I have some leftover pork roast in the fridge, and I think I'll have a slice of that and some kraut for lunch.

 

[cara]

GB, I think it is, just as you assumed, fresh sourkraut...
Am I right, it was a bit firmer and more mild?

 

[GB]

Thanks Cara. Well the firmness seemed about the same to me, but it has been so long since I have had sauerkraut that I might not be remembering right. It was definitely milder though, that is for sure!

 

[cara]

It might be not canned...
Here in G you get canned one and in bags and the bagy taste better because they are not that cooked..
but the best is my moms selfmade sauerkraut..

 

[Chef_Jimmy]

The only place i can even find new kraut is on a kosher food website. I would assume, like previously stated, that it is just not fermented as long as regular kraut, but i really can't find info on it and now i really want to know.

 

[licia]

I remember my mom and a neighbor making sauerkraut when I was a child. It smelled terrible and I couldn't believe something that had smelled so bad could taste so good.

 

[SizzlininIN]

Never heard of that GB. Personally, I like the twang!

 

[GB]

Me too Sizz. I was a little disapointed with this stuff. There was a twang, but it was mild. It wasn't bad stuff at all, but just not as good as the real sauerkraut.

 

[SizzlininIN]

My problem is I can never remember which brand I like and I end up buying the wrong one 1 out of 3 times. I really should write it down. DH did buy some out of a bag once and I didn't care for that. I'd grown up on the kind out of the can and thats what I'm used to I guess.

Ohhhhh that and polish sausage does sound good now. Too bad I already prepared my veggies, early this a.m., for a stir-fry tonight. Oh well there's always tomorrow.

 

[GB]

The kind I get in from a glass jar. The brand name is Ba-Tempte.

 

[SizzlininIN]

Never heard of that kind before. I don't think its available in my local market. In fact, I've never seen kraut in a jar before around here.

 

[GB]

In my supermarkets they keep it in the cooler with the hot dogs and bacon.

 

[licia]

I wonder if that is what I've been getting, without realizing it. I get it because I don't like to think about kraut in a can and feel refrigerated is better whether it is in a jar or a bag. I will have to check when I'm at the grocery next time since I don't have any now.

 

[Andy M.]

The kind I get in from a glass jar. The brand name is Ba-Tempte.

GB:

Is the Ba-Tempe a better tasting brand than the Silver Floss?

 

[GB]

I don't know. I am not familiar with Silver Floss. I know the Ba-Tempte brand from my grandparents and friends in NY. That is what they always got (kraut and pickles) when we were there so that is what I get now. Brand loyalty at it's best. I will have to look for Silver Floos though and give that a try.