Deutsche Küche German Style Sauerkraut

Every fall, I help to organize a block party in my neighborhood. The menu always includes hot dogs, brats, and whatever side dishes and desserts the neighbors bring to share. Someone always brings a dish of sauerkraut to go along with the bratwurst.

Sauerkraut is a fermented dish that translates from German to English as “sour cabbage.” It’s made from finely shredded cabbage fermented by lactic acid bacteria, which give it a classic sour flavor.

Besides serving sauerkraut with bratwurst, it’s also a key component of a Reuben sandwich. It’s also good served alongside kielbasa, pork, chicken, smoked meats, or pierogies.

Aldi sells sauerkraut under its Deutsche Küche house brand. It’s “inspired by Germany,” according to the label, but it is a product of the United States.

Deutsche Küche German Style Sauerkraut appears to be a Regular Buy available all year at Aldi. The majority of Deutsche Küche-branded foods Aldi sells are limited-time Aldi Finds available twice a year during German week. This sauerkraut is unique because it’s one of the few Deutsche Küche products Aldi carries year round.

We buy Aldi products for review with our own funds. I paid $1.29 for a 24-ounce jar of this sauerkraut at my local store at the time of writing.

Ingredients are simple: cabbage, water, and salt. It is kosher.

One jar has about 8 half-cup servings. One serving has no fat, 440 mg of sodium (20% DV), 4 grams of total carbohydrates (1% DV), 3 grams of dietary fiber (11% DV), 1 gram of total sugars, no added sugars, and 1 gram of protein.

The jar label states you can eat the sauerkraut cold or heat and serve. Refrigerate any remaining product once the jar is opened.

I served this warm (I heated the bowl above in the microwave for about 1 minute) alongside some Deutsche Küche Uncured Bavarian Bratwurst and Deutsche Küche Uncured Beer Bratwurst. The jar has a generous portion of sauerkraut, and it’s plenty for whatever you’re serving it alongside.

It has that classic “sour” flavor I’m accustomed to with sauerkraut, and it’s exactly what I expected it to be. Aldi sauerkraut is my go-to when German food is on the menu.

The Verdict:

Deutsche Küche German Style Sauerkraut is a classic accompaniment to any German food such as bratwurst or kielbasa, as well as other beef, chicken, or pork dishes. It would also be a great choice in a Reuben sandwich.