Spareribs & bohemian sauerkraut

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2poundsSpareribs
1teaspoonSalt
1tablespoonShortening
¼cupWater
16ouncesSauerkraut
3tablespoonsOnion; chopped
teaspoonCaraway seeds
teaspoonSalt
3tablespoonsSugar
3tablespoonsBacon drippings

Directions

Cut ribs in serving pieces. Season. Brown in melted shortening in heavy kettle or skillet. Add water. Cover and cook slowly for 1 hour. Empty kraut into another heavy kettle. (Wash if very tart, drain, and add ¾ cup water.) Add remaining ingredients. Cover and cook slowly for 30 minutes. Pour off drippings from ribs. Add kraut and 3 tablespoons drippings to ribs and cook an additional hour.

SOURCE: Southern Living Magazine, November 1972. Typos by Nancy Coleman.