Braised sauerkraut for mashed potatoes
2 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | large | Onion, halved and sliced in |
| ... thin half moons | ||
| 2 | Garlic, crushed | |
| 1 | tablespoon | Butter |
| ¼ | cup | Dry white wine |
| 1½ | cup | Stock |
| 1 | teaspoon | Thyme, dried |
| 1 | pounds | Sauerkraut, rinsed, drained, |
| ... squeezed dry (get jar) | ||
| 1 | Bay leaf | |
| Salt and pepper to taste | ||
Directions
Combine the onion, garlic, butter, wine, ½ 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.