Recipe

German Steamed Sauerkraut Recipe

	Sheba / All my dishes 2 years, 6 months ago This dish is always served with pork at our house. We especially like it with pork hocks baked with the sauerkraut. and boiled potatoes. Prep:30m Cook:180m Servings:6	Sheba
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Ingredients

2 lbs sauerkraut

1 tbsp lard or shortening

1/2 cup finely chopped onion

1 tbsp sugar

2 cups cold water

6 whole black peppercorns

2 small bay leaves

1 whole allspice

1/2 pound smoked pork hocks or regular pork hocks

1 large raw potato, peeled

Directions

Drain sauerkraut, wash under cold running water, and let it soak in a pot of cold water for 10-10 minutes. A handful at a time, squeeze the sauerkraut until it is completely dry.

In a heavy 4 quart casserole, melt lard or shortening until a haze forms above it. Add the chopped onions and cook, stirring 8-10 minutes, or until onions are lightly browned. Add sauerkraut, sugar and 2 cups of water mix thoroughly , separating the strands of sauerkraut with a fork. Add spices to mixture and place pork on top of mixture. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 20 mintues. Grate the raw potatoe directly into the casserole, and with a fork, stir into the sauerkraut mixture . Cover and cook at 350 degrees for 2 hours. or until sauerkraut has absorbed most of the liquid. If too dry, add a little more water. Remove and discard spices. Taste for seasoning .

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