Willy's Sauerkraut Skillet

Ingredients

• 2 ounces smoked bacon, cubed finely (50gr)
• 2 onions, cubed finely
• 2 tablespoons pork drippings or lard
• 14 ounces sauerkraut
• 1 lb mixed ground meat (pork and beef)
• 1 cup vegetable broth, good quality
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 bay leaves
• 6 juniper berries
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 clove
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• pepper, to taste
• salt, to taste
• cayenne pepper, to taste

Directions

1. 1

   In a heavy based frying pan, heat the drippings and fry the bacon until golden.

2. 2

   Add the ground meat to brown, making sure you brake it up well.

3. 3

   Once the meat is no longer pink, add tone of the onions and fry for a further 6-8 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the broth and mix in the sauerkraut.

5. 5

   Add the garlic, together with all the spices and tomato puree.

6. 6

   Stir well and season with salt, pepper and cayenne pepper to taste.

7. 7

   Cover the pan and allow to slowly simmer on a low heat for 50 minutes, stirring once or twice just to make sure it doesn't stick.

8. 8

   Once its cooked add the second onion, allow to stew for a few minutes and serve with mashed potatoes.