Ground Pork with Sauerkraut
1.5 lbs of ground pork

32 oz of sauerkraut drained; 1/2 cup reserved

2 cloves of garlic finely minced

1/4 onion finely minced

1 green pepper chopped in large chunks

1 egg

Seasoned bread crumbs

1 lg. can of crushed tomatoes in their own juices

1 can of diced tomatoes (any flavor you like other than mexican type flavors)

4 TBSP of packed brown sugar

2 TBSP of olive oil

Oregano, basil, sage, black pepper, salt, garlic powder; all to taste*


Get the crock pot out and set on low. Add to the pot the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, sauerkraut, and brown sugar. Mix well and add the green pepper. In a deep skillet add the olive oil and start to heat. While that is heating add in a mixing bowl the garlic, reserved kraut, onion, ground pork, egg, and seasonings*. Start to mix together and add the bread crumbs, enough to coat and hold the meat together. Use the mixture and start to make balls (like if you were making meat balls) about medium in size. Place pork in skillet. Cook the pork on medium heat searing the sides. The ball does not have to cook all the way through. Then add pork to crock pot and cook on low for about 8 hours. Right before you eat, taste the tomato sauce and see if it is too your liking. If it is too sour/tart add more brown sugar a 1/2 TBSP at a time. Serve with mashed potatoes using the sauce as a "gravy".

Leftovers freeze and reheat very well.
Posted by Donna on Tuesday, April 06, 2004 at 07:32 PM
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