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Sauerkraut w/Ham + Beans

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Sauerkraut w/Ham + Beans

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

The day before serving, soak the beans in plenty of
water with 1/2 tsp of baking soda, if you have it.
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.
When the beans are done, drain off their liquid and
discard the bay leaves. Remove the ham, dice it, then
return to the beans.
In a small frying pan, heat the lard or vegetable oil
on medium-low. Add the onion and fry, stirring
occasionally, until almost golden.
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.
Makes 4 - 6 servings.