Old Fashioned Sauerkraut

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Old Fashioned Sauerkraut

 

8 slices bacon, chopped

 

2 pounds sauerkraut

 

1 large head cabbage (or two small heads)

 

2 1/2 cups chopped onions

 

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter

 

2 tablespoons sugar

 

1 teaspoon salt

 

1 teaspoon black pepper

 

Cook Time 4 to 5 hours (low) or 1 to 3 hours (high)

 

1. Heat skillet over medium heat until hot and stir in bacon until crisp. Remove skillet from heat and set aside. (Do not drain bacon fat)

 

2. Place sauerkraut, cabbage, onion, butter, sugar, salt, pepper in 412 quart crock-pot slow cooker. Pour bacon, and bacon fat over

sauerkraut mixture. Cover; cook on Low 4 to 5 hours

or on High 1 to 3 hours.

 

Makes 8 to 10 servings

Note: Add your favorite bratwurst, knockwurst or other sausage to use this recipe to make an entire meal