Where to Buy Sauerkraut and Find it in the Grocery Store

Are you searching high and low for sauerkraut in the grocery store?Here are the aisles you should be checking…

We’ll also show you which stores generally carry it. You can also click any of the links below to cut out the trip to the store by ordering it online.

Which Grocery Store Aisle Is Sauerkraut In?

The first place to check for fresh sauerkraut is the produce section. tofu or cold salad dressings. 

Next, look in the area with lunch meats and sausages. This may be the deli area, though it could be where the specialty cheeses are kept.

Look for canned sauerkraut, too. This will often be in the canned vegetable or pickle aisle. If you still can’t find it, use our store guide below.

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What Stores Sell Sauerkraut?

• Amazon– Amazon is a great spot to find gourmet sauerkraut and canned sauerkraut. You can also shop around for deals.
• Walmart – Look for sauerkraut at Walmart in cans, jars and pouches. The company’s online store locator will help you figure out what’s available in each store.
• Whole Foods– Stop by Whole Foods for 365 Everyday Value Organic Sauerkraut. If you’re shopping for a different brand or type, try Deep Root Organic Raw Cultured Sauerkraut, Real Pickles Organic Sauerkraut or Lancaster Farm Fresh Co-op Organic Red Sauerkraut.
• Safeway – Safeway stores have Signature Kitchens and Boar’s Head sauerkrauts in the pickle aisle.
• Target– Check the canned goods aisle for Vlasic Old Fashioned Sauerkraut and Del Monte Sauerkraut.
• Trader Joe’s– This store has its own brand of sauerkraut. Look for Trader Joe’s Sauerkraut with Pickled Persian Cucumbers.
• Kroger – Kroger stores stock Kroger Shredded Sauerkraut in cans, Boar’s Head in packages and Steinfeld’s in jars.
• Publix – Publix has a store brand of canned sauerkraut in addition to brands like Boar’s Head and Eden Organic.
• Ethnic Markets– German and Polish markets are good places to look for sauerkraut.

Great Ways to Use Sauerkraut

Make a Vegan Reuben

To make an epic plant-based reuben sandwich, you’re going to need sauerkraut, vegan Russian dressing and some quality vegan cheese. Use any kind of mock meat you like and gourmet sauerkrauts to make it fancy.

Not sure where to find tempeh? Our post on where to buy tempeh can help!

Another alternative for tempeh is tofu but before you use tofu in the recipe, press it down to get rid of excess moisture first so it will be more flavor dense. Check out our top picks for the best tofu press if you’re considering to buy one.

Use It in Soups

Sauerkraut makes a great addition to brothy soups. Combine it with hearty vegetables like potatoes and carrots, and enjoy your soup with a big hunk of crusty bread. 

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Make Vegan Pierogies

You can use sauerkraut as a filling for pierogies, or you can saute your pierogies with sauerkraut and onions to serve. If you do use it as a filling, it’s wonderful by itself or mixed with mashed potatoes and mushrooms.

Joey Bruno

Hey, I’m Joey. I’ve been cooking since I was a little kid and love everything about it. You can find my writing about food, kitchen appliances (such as blenders) and much more. Thanks for stopping by!