Krautfleckerl

Name: Krautfleckerl
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Austrian
Ingredients: 1 lb egg noodles (for Fleckerl); 2 lbs green cabbage, cored, sliced; 8 oz smoked bacon (for speck), diced; 2 medium yellow onion, diced; 2 tsp granulated sugar; 2 tbsp white vinegar; 1 tsp caraway seeds; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp ground black pepper; 1/2 cup water

Krautfleckerl is the Austrian comfort dish of braised green cabbage, smoked bacon, and square noodles, lightly sweet-sour with vinegar and caraway. It is a homey staple in kitchens across Austria.

65 minEasyServes 4580 cal/serving

AustrianDinnerStovetopStandard

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Ingredients

1 lb egg noodles (for Fleckerl)
2 lbs green cabbage, cored, sliced
8 oz smoked bacon (for speck), diced
2 medium yellow onion, diced
2 tsp granulated sugar
2 tbsp white vinegar
1 tsp caraway seeds
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 cup water

Instructions

1

Cook 1 lb egg noodles (for Fleckerl) in a large pot of salted water until just tender, about 8 minutes. Drain well and set aside.
2

Cook 8 oz diced smoked bacon (for speck) in a large Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp, about 8 minutes. Check a piece with an instant-read thermometer; it should read at least 160°F.
3

Remove the smoked bacon (for speck) with a slotted spoon and set it aside. Leave the fat in the pot and cook 2 medium diced yellow onion in it for 6 minutes, until soft and golden.
4

Add 2 lbs cored, sliced green cabbage, 1 tsp caraway seeds, 2 tsp granulated sugar, 1 tsp kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp ground black pepper. Stir well and cook 5 minutes until the cabbage starts to wilt.
5

Pour in 2 tbsp white vinegar and 1/2 cup water. Cover and simmer over low heat for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring now and then, until the cabbage is very tender.
6

Stir in the drained egg noodles (for Fleckerl) and the reserved smoked bacon (for speck). Cook 2 minutes more so the flavors blend.
7

Taste and adjust the kosher salt and white vinegar. Serve hot in bowls.

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What is Krautfleckerl?

Krautfleckerl is the Austrian comfort dish of braised green cabbage, smoked bacon, and square noodles, lightly sweet-sour with vinegar and caraway. It is a homey staple in kitchens across Austria. This reference files it under Austrian dinner: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 65 minutes start to finish.

How long does Krautfleckerl take?

As written, 65 minutes: 20 of prep and 45 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 5 (30 minutes): "Cover and simmer over low heat for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring now and then, until the cabbage is very tender."

What internal temperature should Krautfleckerl reach?

For Krautfleckerl, the target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 2. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Do I need any special equipment for Krautfleckerl?

Beyond a knife and a board, the method uses a Dutch oven (step 2) and a probe thermometer (step 2). If you do not have one, any heavy pot with a tight lid does the work of the Dutch oven.

Can I use turkey bacon instead of bacon in Krautfleckerl?

Yes. Turkey bacon renders almost no fat, so add a tablespoon of oil wherever the method counts on the drippings. As written, the entry for Krautfleckerl uses 8 oz smoked bacon (for speck), diced.

Does Krautfleckerl contain eggs?

Yes: 1 lb egg noodles (for Fleckerl). The full allergen list for this entry is gluten and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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