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Ingredients
• 3 lb of Tymek’s sauerkraut
• 1 can tomato paste
• 1/2 lb bacon sliced
• 1 lb pork diced (any parts that can be sautéed is good)
• 1 lb Kielbasa sausage sliced (optionally substitute with a quality sausage from your butcher)
• 1 large onion diced
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 bay leaf
• Optional salt and pepper to taste

For meat lovers it is optional to add your favorite meats, such as: fried pork, beef, lamb cut into cubes
Instructions
1. Boil the sauerkraut in water. Strain and keep the sour water aside.

2. Sauté your diced pork in a pan with some cooking oil (lard, coconut oil or butter are good), then set aside.

3. Sauté the bacon and sausage with the onion and garlic.

4. In a large pot, combine the cooked cabbage, sauerkraut, sour water, tomato paste, spices and your cooked meats, onion and garlic.

5. Let simmer for about 1 hour.

6. Enjoy with your family and friends!