Sauerkraut Merry Old Germany

By Thomas Bussius, Sao Paulo, SP

Ingredients

2 pounds fresh Sauerkraut
1 quart chicken stock
1 bottle Riesling
1 shredded onion
1 bay leaf
1/2 pound small white seedless grapes
white sausages, 3/4 pound
thick smoked bacon, 1/2 pound
2 pounds potatoes (peeled ,cooked ,hot)

Directions

Rinse the Sauerkraut very well with plenty of water

In a preferably earthenware pot mix the rinsed Sauerkraut, the grapes (no stems please),the chicken stock and the bay leaf; bring to boil for 3-4 minutes.

Add the wine (start with half the bottle) and let it simmer for another 4-5 minutes

In a frying pan, with a bit of butter, put the shredded onion to fry until it becomes glazed.

Add to the simmering Sauerkraut, mix well. Salt to taste and maybe a bit of sugar (1 tsp, max) to reduce acidity and increase taste

Allow to simmer for another 5 minutes, adding wine if it becomes to dry.

Serve with cooked white sausages, cooked thick bacon and a nicely chilled Riesling. Don´t forget the potatoes and a little German mustard. Guten Apetit und Prost!

Servings

Time to prepare

10 minutes. Cook Time: 20-30 minutes.

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