Braised sauerkraut for mashed potatoes

* Exported from MasterCook *

Braised sauerkraut for mashed potatoes

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

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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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.

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