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Franks and Sauerkraut Paprikash Recipe

Franks and Sauerkraut Paprikash

When my father told me he had made "weenies and sauerkraut", all I could think of was, not another pork and sauerkraut recipe. My dad must have sauerkraut juice running through his veins by this time, given how often he eats it. But this recipe, adapted from a 25-year old McCalls recipe, really is worth reporting. It's sort of a paprikash version (sour cream and paprika) of hot dogs with sauerkraut. It's easy to make, cooks up in little more than half an hour, and wonderfully flavorful. Use your favorite hot dog, frankfurter, mild German sausage, or even tofu-dog if that's your preference.

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Franks and Sauerkraut Paprikash Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pound frankfurters, hot dogs, or mild German or Polish sausage, cut into 2 1/2-inch segments
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 2 cups chopped onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill, or 1 Tbsp fresh chopped dill
  • 1 teaspoon caraway seed
  • 1 cup beef broth or chicken broth
  • 1 large (25 to 28 ounce) can sauerkraut, drained
  • 2 cups sour cream

Method

1 Heat a large thick-bottomed pan or Dutch oven on medium heat. Melt the butter, add the onion, garlic, and paprika, cook until the onion is soft, about 5 minutes.

2 Add the franks, dill, caraway, and broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.

3 Add the sauerkraut, simmer, covered, 15 minutes longer.

4 Remove from heat, stir in the sour cream (do not let the mixture boil after you've added the sour cream).

Serves 8. Serve plain, or with boiled or mashed potatoes.

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Comments

Yumm this reminds me of traveling through central Europe.

Posted by: Marc @ NoRecipes on May 14, 2008 9:20 PM

I've always loved one-pot potatoes, kraut, kielbasa and fluffy dumplings. But, this takes it up a notch and can't wait to try it (with kielbasa (hot dogs should only be served on rolls or wrapped in cornmeal...I thought you knew that (LOL))).

Posted by: Thom on May 15, 2008 3:47 AM

I have actually tried this recipe before and it is very delicious. I love sauerkraut and I normally make this dish with kielbasa! Thanks for sharing this recipe!

Posted by: Shannon on May 15, 2008 6:36 AM

This looks good and so simple! My husband is also a sauerkraut connoisseur, so he will love it!

Posted by: April on May 15, 2008 7:56 AM

Ooh, this looks like a tasty upgrade for the regular Sauerkraut and Kielbasa. I've got some bratwurst in the fridge that I could use. Would those need to be cooked first somehow? If so, what would you reccomend? Thanks, Elise.

PS- Send your dad to Germany and he'll come back with liters of Sauerkraut juice!

Posted by: Katie on May 15, 2008 9:40 AM

Elise, only you could capture sauerkraut and sausages so deliciously. You should honestly pursue a career as a food stylist and photographer. All your pictures are mouth watering.

Thanks Ramona! Yep, sauerkraut is a bit challenging to photograph, got a lucky shot with this one. ~Elise

Posted by: Ramona on May 15, 2008 12:12 PM

Hi Elise,

Do you ever make your own sauerkraut? If not, what brand of sauerkraut do you usually buy?

Hi Jasmine, we have never made our own sauerkraut, though my dad tells me it was a popular thing to do when he was growing up in Minnesota in the 30s and 40s. The brand we use is actually a jarred fresh sauerkraut from Bubbies.

Posted by: Jasmine on May 15, 2008 1:06 PM

Hi Elise,

Beautiful name by the way, it's the same as my mothers ;-)

Wondering how this would turn out if I used a veg broth/stock? Have you tried it? I have a good sub for the dogs that is pretty flavorful, but I've found that sometimes sub'ing in the veggie broth can kill a good recipe.

Thanks for all!

All I can suggest is to try it. Most of the flavor is coming from the sauerkraut, the franks, the sour cream, and the paprika, so I don't think a veg broth/stock will mess it up. ~Elise

Posted by: Jessica on May 15, 2008 3:29 PM

Gosh that looks good. I am the only one in the house that likes hot dog & kraut. I swear I have the only husband in America that does not like hot dogs & kraut.
But I'm game for making a dish all for me! Great recipe...thank you!

Posted by: Dawn on May 15, 2008 3:55 PM

OMG. SO good!!!

Posted by: Janet on May 15, 2008 4:02 PM

I find that homemade sauerkraut tastes sooooo much better then the store brought. The store brought sauerkraut is basically only good for putting on hot dogs, not for cooking with Kielbasa.

Posted by: Jessie on May 15, 2008 6:27 PM

I made this last night with irish bangers..it was great..I also added thickly sliced yukon gold potatos and let it all cook together..the broth really gave it alot of flavor..and loved the sour cream at the end..

Posted by: Carolyn on May 16, 2008 8:12 AM

I read your recipe and my mouth watered, I read the comments and got eager to make my own saukraut, but how? All advice/recipes are welcome. I thank you in advance. Colleen

Posted by: Colleen Nicholson on May 16, 2008 11:56 AM

I do have one question...what's the best way to heat up the leftovers?

In a saucepan on the stove, or in a non-metallic bowl in the microwave. Just don't let it boil. ~Elise

Posted by: Janet on May 16, 2008 5:47 PM

Penzey's carries different types of paprika. I used 1 1/2 tsp. sweet and 1/2 tsp. half sharp. What do you use? Thanks, Rene

A lot of stores just carry paprika with no distinction. We have both sweet and hot Hungarian paprika and use whatever we feel in the mood for or makes sense, given the sausages we are using. A mix like what you described works great. ~Elise

Posted by: rene on May 18, 2008 3:00 PM

What a great pic and delicious recipe. I served sauerkraut and German bratwurst over the weekend and you've just reminded me what my sauerkraut lacked: caraway seeds!

Posted by: Jeanne on May 20, 2008 5:57 AM

This dish was so good! My husband and I love any recipe that calls for hot dogs, but we decided to use Knockwurst for this recipe. I ate the leftover sauerkraut with boiled potatoes today for lunch.

Posted by: MaryBeth on May 21, 2008 2:32 PM

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