Haven't tried Aldi's yet; have come across too many "German style" sauerkraut that wasn't quite the "German" I'm used to (Silesia/Polish/Northern Germany).
Years ago Walmart had a fantastic brand in a sealed bag in the cooler section, but they discontinued it (sigh). The next palatable one for me was Silver Floss in a glass jar: makes your lips and something else pucker up with joy. (ha ha ha)
Because the stuff is so "potent" (grin), I squeeze out as much liquid as I can and replace it with ordinary water, add 1 finely chopped small onion and 1/2 stick of butter and some freshly ground pepper; bring to boil and add smoked pork loin slices or smoked pork chops (with bone or without, doesn't matter); smother pork with sauerkraut.
Simmer for about 3/4 of an hour; add a little water if needed.
Create the ultimate of creamed potatoes: mash boiled potatoes with potato masher, add butter, cream, hot milk, a light dash of nutmeg and give it a good beating with the electric mixer, until the potatoes are screaming from exhaustion.
I shall give Aldi's Deutsche Kueche sauerkraut a try.
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P.S.: I reserve apples, wine, cider, lemon juice, sugar, cloves and such for red cabbage.
