Sovas Sauerkraut

1. 1

   Rinse and drain kraut well

2. 2

   Cook bacon in large pot. Add onion when fat has rendered. Cook as long as you have time , but at least until the onion is translucent.

3. 3

   Add caraway seeds if wanted, and cook one

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   minute.

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   Add sauerkraut and about 1/2 cup of water to scrape up the brown bits in the pan.

6. 6

   Stir. Heat through.

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   Add generous pinch of sugar to balance the sour taste of the kraut and give it more color.

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   Stir. Add more water if bottom of pan gets dry.

9. 9

   Start adding flour a little at a time, and add water to get a thicker sauce . But not saucy !

10. 10

    Continue to cook stirring frequently adding more water and flour if needed, or just waster over low flame.

11. 11

    This gets better with longer cooking. I like it when the kraut loses its crunch, and is soft.

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    When making leftovers, this can be baked.

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