3 strips bacon, in small pieces
2 small potatoes, cubed
2 small apples, cored, cubed
2 lb polish sausage, in pieces
3 tsp brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp flour
1 1/2 tsp caraway seeds
2 27-ounce cans sauerkraut
1/2 cup water
Directions
Fry bacon and Polish sausage until crisp; drain. Add flour to
drippings and blend well. Stir in sauerkraut; mix well. Place
sauerkraut mixture, bacon and sausage pieces i n CROCK-POT. Add all
other ingredients; stir together thoroughly. Cover and cook on Low 7
to 9 hours. (High: 3 to 4 hours).
Servings: 999 servings
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Categories: German; Polish; Vegetable
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