Sausage 'N Sauerkraut - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. fresh Polish sausage
1 (16 oz.) can sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes, cut up with liquid
1 c. chopped celery
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
3 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 bay leaf
1 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
mashed potatoes (optional)

Preparation

Cut sausage into 1-inch slices and saute in a Dutch oven until fully cooked and brown.
Drain.
Add sauerkraut, tomatoes with liquid, celery, onion, green pepper, brown sugar and seasonings. Mix well.
Cover and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Remove bay leaf.
Serve over mashed potatoes if desired.
Yield:
8 servings.