sauerkrauts

Tangy pickled cabbage

Sauerkrauts is the plural of sauerkraut, the fermented cabbage dish of German origin, though the plural is rarely needed since sauerkraut is typically a mass noun.

When pluralized, it usually refers to different varieties or preparations: The deli offered three sauerkrauts—traditional, caraway, and juniper berry.

The word can also function as a dated and offensive slur for Germans or people of German descent.

food

fermented

Transformed by microbial action

cabbageLeafy vegetable head
pickledPreserved in acidic solution
tangySharp and lively-tasting

probiotic · condiment · brine · crunchy · sour · acidic · shredded · barrel · crock · jarred

cuisine

bratwurst

German minced-pork sausage

kielbasaPolish smoked sausage
ReubenEldest of twelve brothers
hot dogSausage served in bun

pork · German · Alsatian · Polish · pierogi · knackwurst · schnitzel · beer hall · Oktoberfest · deli

health

probiotics

Live microorganisms aiding digestion

gutDigestive tract, or instinct
digestionBodily food breakdown
beneficial bacteriaHealth-promoting microorganisms

microbiome · enzymes · vitamin C · fiber · low-calorie · immunity · fermented foods · live cultures · wellness · preservation

preparation

fermenting

Biochemical decomposition by microbes

saltingApplying sodium chloride
shreddingCutting into thin pieces
packingPutting items in containers

weighting · curing · brining · storing · canning · jarring · crock · mandoline · massaging · submerging

Opposites

food preservation method

sauerkrautscoleslaw

Dressed shredded cabbage

cabbage salad · fresh vegetables · raw salad

ethnic slur targets

sauerkrautslimeys

Slang for British people

yanks · tommies · frogs · krauts

Phrases

pork and sauerkrautBraised swine with pickled cabbage
sauerkraut soupBroth with fermented cabbage

Family

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