SAUERKRAUT & MEATBALLS

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Time 2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

jars 3 to 4 sauerkraut (Claussen)
1 bottle Chardonnay (water may be used)
1/2 cup vinegar
1 to 1 1/2 Tablespoon caraway seed
lb 2 1/2 to 3 lean ground beef
1 lb bacon or salt-pork, finely diced
5 eggs
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 1/2 cups (uncooked) rice
1/2 cup fresh parsley
Coarse ground black Pepper (to taste)
Salt (to taste)

Steps:

In large pot, combine sauerkraut, 1/2 bottle of wine, vinegar and caraway seed; bring to slow boil, then reduce heat to simmer;
In large bowl, combine all other ingredients; mix thoroughly and shape into fist-sized meat-balls;
Drop into sauerkraut, spoon "kraut" to cover meatballs and cover; simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hrs or until meatballs are done; top off/replace evaporating liquid with more wine as needed (the rice will absorb a lot); water may be used instead of wine, but the sauerkraut will not have as rich a taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g