*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                  Braised sauerkraut for mashed potatoes

Recipe By     : 
Serving Size  : 2    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Potato                           Sauce

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      large         Onion -- halved and sliced in
                        thin half moons
   2                    Garlic -- crushed
   1      tablespoon    Butter
     1/4  cup           Dry white wine
   1 1/2  cups          Stock
   1      teaspoon      Thyme -- dried
   1      pound         Sauerkraut, rinsed, drained
                        squeezed dry (get jar)
   1                    Bay leaf
                        Salt and pepper to taste

Combine the onion, garlic, butter, wine, 1/2 cup of stock, and thyme in a heavy skillet and simmer briskly for 10 minutes. Uncover and cook, stirring occasionallly, for 5 - 7 minutes or until the onions are browned and tender.  Stir in the sauerkraut, bay leaf, and enough remaining stock to barely cover the contents. Simmer, covered, for 30 - 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauerkraut is tender, lightly browned, and the liquid has been absorbed.
Discard the bay leaf and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve mixed thoroughly into mashed potatoes.

                   - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -