Ingredients

  • 1 quart sauerkraut, drained
  • 1/4 lb bacon, diced
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 large russet potato, raw and grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon caraway seed
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans chicken broth

Method

  • Saute bacon until crisp.
  • remove bacon to drain, reserving fat in pan.
  • saute onion in bacon fat until browned.
  • add sauerkraut and saute for 5 minutes; add potato, chicken stock, reserved bacon, black pepper and caraway.
  • Bring to a boil and simmer on lowest heat for 20 minutes- stirring frequently, then cover and simmer for an additional 30 minutes- stirring every 10 minutes.