Sweet and Sour Sauerkraut

Ingredients

• 1 large onion, sliced
• 2 large garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed, toasted
• 10 whole allspice, crushed
• 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes
• 1/4-1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 lbs sauerkraut, rinsed well and drained

Directions

1. 1

   Cook onion and garlic in oil in heavy saucepan over moderately low heat, until golden brown, about 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Increase heat to moderate, and add cumin and allspice and cook 30 seconds.

3. 3

   Add tomatoes (including juice), brown sugar, salt, and pepper and simmer. Break up tomatoes and cook 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Stir in sauerkraut and bring to a boil.

5. 5

   Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, until most of liquid is absorbed(about 30 minutes).