22 sauerkraut rye bake Recipes

dark pumpernickel bread (or use as much bread slices as needed to cover the bottom of the baking dish) or 8 slices rye bread (or use as much bread slices as needed to cover the bottom of the baking dish), soft butter, sauerkraut, well drained (you may rinse if desired), pastrami (cut into strips, can use more or less than) or 1 lb corned beef (cut into strips, can use more or less than), thousand island dressing (see my kittencal s ), shredded swiss cheese (can use more ) or 2 cups mozzarella cheese (can use more)

onion, peeled , root end left intact, and quartered, thick-sliced smoked or pepper bacon , cut into 1-inch pieces, sauerkraut, rinsed and drained, garlic head, halved, fresh thyme, fresh parsley, bay leaves, thick) smoked pork chops (about 10 oz each), kielbasa, cut diagonally into 2-inch pieces, fuji or other baking apples, cored and cut into large chunks, red-skinned potatoes , scrubbed, dry white wine, gin, pumpernickel rye bread , mustards, horseradish, and cornichons, for serving