Ingredients

  • 5 slices bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 can (16 oz) sauerkraut, drained
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 green apples, sliced
  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 10 whole peppercorns
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 2 bay leaves
  • parsley, 4 springs
  • 4 smoked pork chops
  • 4 pieces smoked kielbasa, cut diagonally into 2 inch long pieces
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 10 juniper berries, optional

Method

  • Cook bacon and onion in a skillet until bacon is crisp, stir constantly.
  • Stir in sauerkraut and brown sugar, add potatoes and apples.
  • In a cheese cloth bag tie peppercorns, juniper berries, cloves, parsley and bay leaves; add to sauerkraut.
  • Add pork chops and smoked kielbasa pieces, pour chicken broth in, stir well.
  • Heat to boiling, then reduce heat, cover and simmer until meat is done, potatoes are tender for about 45 minutes.
  • When done remove spice bag.
  • With a slotted spoon remove sauerkraut, potatoes and apples to a large platter.
  • Arrange meat and kielbasa in the center of the platter.
  • Serve with fresh sourdough bread.