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SAUERKRAUT SERVES 4 to 6 AS A SIDE DISH (See variation below for main dish) Where I grew up in Pennsylvania, everyone liked sauerkraut. It is made from cabbage that is placed in a brine and allowed to ferment; thus, it becomes sour and salty. It was another method for preserving the bounty of the harvest to last through the winter. The Pennsylvania Dutch have meals where "kraut" is the main dish, accompanied by pork and potatoes cooked with it. This recipe is typically served as a side dish with pork. However, it is equally good as a vegetarian one pot meal. The sweet potato and apple add sweetness and lots of flavor. I have served this to people who do not like sauerkraut, but they will eat some made this way. I prefer to use sauerkraut packed in plastic bags that can be found in the refrigerator section of the grocery store because it has a fresher flavor than canned and is a little less salty. For a version cooked with pork, see the Stewed Sauerkraut with Pork and Sweet Potatoes. For a very low sodium, homemade version try my Mock Sauerkraut. Both of the recipes are linked below. INGREDIENTS 2 pounds sauerkraut 1 large onion, coarsely chopped 1 large sweet potato, cut in quarters 1 tart apple, such as Macintosh or Granny Smith, cored and cut in quarters 2 cups water (approximate) 1 cup dry white wine (optional) Pepper to taste If desired, place the sauerkraut in a colander and rinse with water to remove some of the salt. Drain and place in a large pot with remaining ingredients. The water should be about half-way up the sauerkraut. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer until tender, at least 60 minutes. Notes: A little brown sugar may be added for additional sweetness. I usually add some of the drippings from the pork roast while the sauerkraut is cooking. An alternate method to cooking would be to place the sauerkraut surrounding the roast in the roasting pan and bake in the oven. Use less water to begin with and add as needed. Main Dish Variation: To serve four as a main dish, add another large sweet potato and apple. Serve with a good rye bread topped with apple butter.

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SIMILAR OR RELATED RECIPES Stewed Sauerkraut with Pork and Sweet Potatoes Homemade Low-Sodium Sauerkraut Roasted Pork Loin (Bone-in) Whole Grain Rye Bread Homemade Apple Butter Additional Pennsylvania Dutch Recipes

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