Kapusta (Sauerkraut) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb bacon, finely chopped
3 tablespoons butter
3 cups onions, chopped
2 (28 ounce) jars sauerkraut
1 2 carrots, grated or 1 tart apple, peeled and chopped
1 (10 ounce) can chicken broth
1 teaspoon brown sugar (omit if using apple or carrots)
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon celery seeds or 1 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

Saute bacon bits until almost crispy. Add butter and onions and cook for about 5 minutes until onions are lightly golden.
Rinse sauerkraut in a strainer under gently running cold water and squeeze out thoroughly to remove excess water; add to the bacon and onion mixture.
Add the peeled, grated potato (or the carrots or apple).
Add chicken broth, brown sugar, bay leaves, and seasonings. Stir to mix thoroughly.
Cook, uncovered, stirring frequently, until everything is heated thoroughly. Transfer to a roasting pan.
Cover and bake in 300 degree Fahrenheit oven for 30 minutes up to 1 hour until kapusta is browned slightly.
Stir occasionally and add water or chicken broth if necessary (push kapusta aside and check bottom of roasting pan for liquid).