Rhine Burgers - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. caraway seed
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. drained sauerkraut
8 slices bacon
butter
8 slices square pumpernickel bread

Preparation

Mix ground beef lightly with salt, caraway seed and pepper; shape into 8 patties, about 1/2-inch thick.
Place 2 tablespoonfuls sauerkraut on each of 4 patties; top with remaining patties.
Wrap 2 slices bacon around each; fasten with moistened wooden picks.
Broil 4 inches from heat for 6 minutes on each side or until bacon is crisp.
Serve each between 2 slices buttered pumpernickel.