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Sauerkraut Hot Dog Topping

June 29, 202115 Comments

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Sauerkraut Hot Dog Topping ~ 5 simple ingredients and 5 minutes are all you need for this quick and easy recipe! via @thiswifecooks

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!

Sauerkraut Hot Dog Topping ~ 5 simple ingredients and 5 minutes are all you need for this quick and easy recipe!

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.

Sauerkraut Hot Dog Topping ~ 5 simple ingredients and 5 minutes are all you need for this quick and easy recipe!

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
  • How to Make Sauerkraut Hot Dog Topping
  • Quick Tip For Success
  • FAQ
  • Storage
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    • Instructions
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Ingredients for Sauerkraut Hot Dog Topping

Sauerkraut Hot Dog Topping ~ 5 simple ingredients and 5 minutes are all you need for this quick and easy recipe!

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.

Sauerkraut Hot Dog Topping ~ 5 simple ingredients and 5 minutes are all you need for this quick and easy recipe!
Serving Suggestion: Beyond Meat vegan sausages on pretzel bread.

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 are all you need for this quick and easy recipe!
Sauerkraut Hot Dog Topping ~ 5 simple ingredients and 5 minutes are all you need for this quick and easy recipe!

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 18 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
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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

    May 28, 2022 at 2:54 pm

    5 stars
    Yummy!! I don’t eat much sauerkraut but this sounds perfect for a hot dog topping! 🙂

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    • thiswifecooks

      May 28, 2022 at 3:29 pm

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

  2. Katie

    May 29, 2022 at 2:12 pm

    5 stars
    The perfect hot dog topping! This is absolutely delicious!

    Reply
  3. nancy

    May 29, 2022 at 9:26 pm

    5 stars
    what a great recipe for bbq parties

    Reply
  4. Matej @ CookWeWill.Com

    June 29, 2022 at 1:24 pm

    5 stars
    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

      June 29, 2022 at 6:49 pm

      I agree! Thank you so much!

  5. Natalie

    June 29, 2022 at 3:46 pm

    5 stars
    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

      June 29, 2022 at 6:50 pm

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

  6. Gina

    June 30, 2022 at 11:58 am

    5 stars
    YUM! Wonderful way to top at dog!

    Reply
  7. Katie

    June 30, 2022 at 12:20 pm

    5 stars
    I love sauerkraut, and this was fantastic! It tastes great on hot dogs, sandwiches, and burgers!

    Reply
  8. Nancy

    June 30, 2022 at 4:43 pm

    5 stars
    Perfect hot top or burger topping I can make ahead. Everyone kept asking for more at our annual bbq party. Thanks

    Reply
  9. Big John CHA

    February 11, 2024 at 3:23 pm

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

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    • thiswifecooks

      February 12, 2024 at 12:45 pm

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

  10. Helen Singleton

    October 28, 2024 at 4:51 am

    5 stars
    I tried this quick recipe last year for my Louisiana Oktoberfest party, but added some Bavarian sweet mustard during the final taste test. Was a HUGE hit, made dem brats sing! Using it again this year, thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • thiswifecooks

      October 28, 2024 at 11:59 am

      That does sound good! I’ll have to give it a try. Thanks, Helen!

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