Beans with Sauerkraut
Servings Prep. Time Cooking Time Calories % from Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
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INGREDIENTS:
2 cups dried white beans 2 cups sauerkraut 1/2 lb smoked ham
2 bay leaves 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 Tbs lard or vegetable oil
1/2 cup sour cream 1 clove garlic, mashed



1 The day before serving, soak the beans in plenty of water with 1/2 tsp of baking soda, if you have it.
2 The next day, drain the beans and place in a large pot. Add a good deal of water to more than cover the beans. Add the smoked ham, in one piece, and the bay leaves. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, partially cover, and simmer till done, about 1 hour.
3 When the beans are done, drain off their liquid and discard the bay leaves. Remove the ham, dice it, then return to the beans.
4 In a small frying pan, heat the lard or vegetable oil on medium-low. Add the onion and fry, stirring occasionally, till almost golden.
5 Mix the onion into the beans. Add the sauerkraut and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Put on medium and cook for about 10 minutes. Just before serving, stir in the sour cream and the mashed garlic.

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