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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Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Besides the ubiquitous beer, there’s bratwurst, turkey legs, sausage, sauerkraut, pretzels and more.
—Laura Daily, Denver Post, 1 Sep. 2025
Ukrainian grab included pierogies, kielbasa, sauerkraut, and Caesars.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025
The pastrami is stacked on top of a Double R beef burger and is accompanied by sauerkraut, pickles in creamy Thousand Island dressing and melted Swiss cheese.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 22 Aug. 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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