2 pounds fresh sauerkraut, drained
3 whole golden delicious apples, peeled, cored and sliced thin
6 juniper berries
3 whole bay leaves
2 1/2 cups German white wine
2 1/2 cups water
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground back pepper
8 ounces smoked bacon, sliced in thin strips
1 medium red onion, peeled and sliced
salt and pepper and sugar if needed

Slice the bacon into thin strips and saute in hot casserole until crispy. Add the sliced onions and saute until the onions are light brown.

Add the sauerkraut, apples, juniper berries, bay leaves, wine and water and bring to a boil. Cover the casserole and simmer the sauerkraut for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally until the sauerkraut is tender.

Remove and discard the juniper berries and bay leaves. Taste, and if not salty enough, add salt. If too tart, mix in sugar. Serve hot with pork or hot sausage.

Rudi Lechner
Rudi Lechner's Restaurant - Houston, Texas
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