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Sauerkraut and Apples
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 50 Minutes
Ready In: 65 Minutes
Servings: 8
Side dish for pork chops, sausages, bratwurst, kielbasa, etc.
Ingredients:
12 ounces beer
6 tablespoons unsalted butter (3/4 stick) or 6 tablespoons olive oil
4 slices bacon, uncooked and cut into 1/2 -inch-wide pieces
1 small onion, cut into thin slices (3/4 cup)
3 medium about 1 1/2 pounds tart apples, such as granny smith peeled, cored and cut into thin slices
32 ounces sauerkraut, rinsed and drained (homemade or store-bought)
1 teaspoon caraway seed
salt & freshly ground black pepper
Directions:
1. Pour the beer into a liquid measuring cup and allow it to get flat.
2. Meanwhile, heat butter or oil (or a combination) in a large saucepan over medium heat.
3. Add bacon and cook until fat is rendered; stir in onion and apples and continue cooking until onion and apple have softened, about 3 to 4 minutes.
4. Add sauerkraut, using tongs to combine.
5. Add beer and sprinkle with caraway seeds; season with salt and pepper.
6. Once mixture begins to boil, cover and reduce heat; cook 45 minutes, stirring occasionally with tongs, until apples are quite soft.
7. Serve warm.
By RecipeOfHealth.com