Sauerkraut with ham and sausage Recipe

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Sauerkraut with ham and sausage

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Ingredients:

2	lbs	Sauerkraut
2		Slices of bacon, chopped
1	cup	Onion, chopped fine
1	tsp	Garlic, minced
1		Bay leaf
6		Juniper berries, crushed
1/2	tsp	Caraway seeds
1/2	cup	Dry white wine
1/2	cup	Chicken broth
1	lbs	Ham steak in a single slice
1	lbs	Polish sausage
		Pricked in several places
		With a fork

Procedures:

1	If you like sauerkraut that is relaively sour, do not rinse it but simply sqeeze it dry.
2	If you like it less sour, however, rinse it under cold running water and drain in a colander.
3	Press to extract excess moisture.
4	Heat the bacon in a casserole or dutch oven and cook until rendered of fat.
5	Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion is wilted.
6	Add the sauerkraut.
7	Tie the bay leaf, juniper berries and caraway seeds in a small cheesecloth bag and add it.
8	Add the wine and the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
9	Arrange the ham steak and sausage in or over the sauerkraut.
10	Cover closely and cook 1 hr.
11	Discard the cheesecloth bag.
12	Serve the sauerkraut and meats with boiled potatoes, rye or pumpernickle bread and mustard on the side.
13	This dish: choucroute garnie