Pork And Sauerkraut Stew

Step 1

Cook bacon in a large heavy pot, then remove it to a plate.

Step 2

To the fat in the pan, add the boneless pork. Cook, stirring, over medium heat until brown on all sides. Remove and add to the plate with the bacon.

Step 3

Add the sausage and stir until seared on all sides. Remove from the pan and cut it into slices.

Step 4

Add caraway, allspice, bay leaves, and onions. Stir about 5 minutes, or until softened and starting to brown. Add tomato paste and stir about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Add flour and stir 2 minutes.

Step 6

Add sauerkraut and stir for 1 minutes.

Step 7

Add meats back into the pot.

Step 8

Add mushrooms and their soaking liquid.

Step 9

Add prunes.

Step 10

Add stock and wine and bring to a boil. Then reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 40 minutes.

Step 11

Now add the apples, stir, recover, and cook on low heat for an additional 40 minutes, or until the pork is tender.

Step 12

Ladle into bowls and garnish with a dollop of yogurt if you like that kind of thing.