Country Dumpling Dinner

* Exported from MasterCook II *

Country Dumpling Dinner

Recipe By : American Cooking
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Dumplings

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 lbs. spareribs
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons shortening
1 1 lb 11 oz can sauerkraut
1 teaspoon caraway seed
1 1/4 cups evaporated milk
1/4 cup instant potatoes
1 egg -- slightly beaten
1 1/2 cups flour -- well sifted
1 tablespoon baking powder

Cut ribs into serving portions; season with salt and pepper to taste.
Melt shortening in large kettle. Add ribs; cook until lightly browned
on all sides. Add 1 quart water, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon
pepper. Bring to boil; cover. Reduce heat; simmer for 1 hour. Add
sauerkraut and caraway seed. Simmer for 30 minutes longer. Mix 1/2
cup water and 1/2 cup evaporated milk in medium saucepan. Bring to a
boil; stir in instant potatoes. Remove from heat; beat in egg and
remaining milk. Sift flour, 1 teaspoon salt and baking powder
together. Add to potato mixture, stirring to blend well. Drop
dumplings by tablespoons onto boiling sauerkraut. Cook over moderate
heat for 5 minutes. Cover; cook for 10 minutes longer. Serve
immediately. Yield: 6 servings.

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