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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The family likes the version, and by 3 p.m. Thursday, the sauerkraut dish was empty.
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Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 30 Nov. 2024
My guess is that neighbor Dorothy didn’t much like sauerkraut.
—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 30 Nov. 2024
The sides and toppings that go best with brats are often sharp and spicy (sauerkraut, German mustard, etc.).
—Caleb Harris, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
The company is behind popular sauerkraut, pickle and kimchi brands including Bubbies, Silver Floss, Flanagan Farm, Wildbrine and Cortland Valley.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2024
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Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 30 Nov. 2024
My guess is that neighbor Dorothy didn’t much like sauerkraut.
—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 30 Nov. 2024
The sides and toppings that go best with brats are often sharp and spicy (sauerkraut, German mustard, etc.).
—Caleb Harris, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
The company is behind popular sauerkraut, pickle and kimchi brands including Bubbies, Silver Floss, Flanagan Farm, Wildbrine and Cortland Valley.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2024
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“Sauerkraut.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sauerkraut. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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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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