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July 19, 2007
Sauerkraut Haystacks
This show is sponsored by Great Lakes Sauerkraut, the world's largest producer of sauerkraut, producing more than 120,000 tons of barrel cured kraut a year.
Look for Great Lakes Kraut selling under the Krrrrisp Kraut, Silver Floss,Bush's Best or Cortland Valley brand names at your local grocery store. Sauerkraut can be found in the canned section or refrigerated meat section.
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Sauerkraut is full of vitamins A, B-thiamin, riboflavin and niacin-C, phosphorous, calcium, iron, potassium and fiber, so it's great for you! Sauerkraut is also a cruciferous vegetable that contains cancer fighting phytochemicals, and studies have shown an increase in consumption of sauerkraut decreases a person chances of developing certain types of cancers such as breast, colon, lung or liver. So, there are also health benefits to sauerkraut consumption.
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This recipe is fun, easy and will be the center of attention at your next gathering. Using Chocolate and sauerkraut together is fun and surprisingly delicious! I named this “sauerkraut haystacks” because they kind of look like little haystacks! You can throw some raisins in here for another flavor or garnish with a dusting of cinnamon or powdered sugar for an extra treat!
Sauerkraut Haystacks
1/2 cup Krrrrispkraut Sauerkraut, drained
10 ounce bag Tropical Source non-dairy chocolate chips
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup chow mein noodles
½ cup almonds, toasted
In a double boiler melt chocolate chips. Add cinnamon and mix to combine. Add drained sauerkraut, chow mein noodles and toasted almonds and mix well to coat everything with chocolate. Line a sheet pan with parchment or wax paper and drop teaspoonfuls of haystacks onto it. Put into the refrigerator until cool and harden, about 15 or 20 minutes. Makes about 18-24 haystacks, depending on how big your “teaspoonfuls” are.
Posted by pmadsen at July 19, 2007 04:46 PM
