Kielbasa
Prosciutto cubes
4 lbs. sauerkraut
1 large onion, chopped
4 tbsp butter
4 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp caraway seeds
1 leek, chopped
1 apple, diced
2 potatoes, peeled and then grated
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp ground cloves

1. Melt butter in a large frying pan. Add olive oil.
    
2. Saute prosciutto cubes, onion, leeks, apple, caraway and clove. Allow to saute at a low heat for a few minutes for flavors to blend without browning.
    
3. Remove and discard the proscuitto cubes.
    
4. Stir in the sauerkraut and potato. Transfer to a crockpot.
    
5. Cut the kielbasa into a few large pieces and add to the crockpot.
    
6. Cook on low heat for 6 hours.
    
7. Serve with other pork for a New Year's Day meal or as a meal in itself.
    

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 6 1/2 hours