Ingredients

  • 2 lbs sauerkraut
  • 1 pint ale
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 6 juniper berries
  • 6 pork shoulder chops
  • 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons bacon fat
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 unpeeled apples, grated
  • 3 potatoes, peeled and grated
  • salt and pepper

Method

  • Place in a sauce pan, the sauerkraut, the ale, the brown sugar and the berries.
  • Cover and simmer on low for 2 hours.
  • Brown the pork steaks in butter or bacon fat.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.
  • In a deep enough baking dish, spread 1/3 of the sauerkraut.
  • Place the pork steaks on top and sprinkle with the garlic.
  • Cover this with the apples.
  • Place another layer of sauerkraut, then a layer of potatoes.
  • Top with the remaining sauerkraut and any cooking juices from the meat.
  • Bake at 375F for 65 minutes.
  • Serve with mashed potatoes, mustard, pickles and cold beer.