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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Consuming probiotics from other sources, such as in dairy yogurt, kefir, kombucha, kimchi, sauerkraut, and other foods can be just as beneficial.
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Morgan Pearson, Ms, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025
The stars are the pastrami, corned beef and melty Reubens, the latter loaded with Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Thousand Island dressing.
—Christine Clarridge, Axios, 12 Mar. 2025
Now is a good time to check in on those buns and remove them if they’re lightly toasted.
Drain off the fat from the pork, then add the sauerkraut, peppers and onion to the skillet.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Mar. 2025
Grocery stores sell sauerkraut, borscht and blinis with cottage cheese.
—Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2025
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Morgan Pearson, Ms, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025
The stars are the pastrami, corned beef and melty Reubens, the latter loaded with Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Thousand Island dressing.
—Christine Clarridge, Axios, 12 Mar. 2025
Now is a good time to check in on those buns and remove them if they’re lightly toasted.
Drain off the fat from the pork, then add the sauerkraut, peppers and onion to the skillet.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Mar. 2025
Grocery stores sell sauerkraut, borscht and blinis with cottage cheese.
—Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sauerkraut
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“Sauerkraut.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sauerkraut. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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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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