SWEET AND SOUR KRAUT

SWEET AND SOUR KRAUT image

Yield 10 people

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise (2 cups)
2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted
10 whole allspice, crushed
1/2 cup sugar
juice of 1 large lemon
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 lb packaged sauerkraut, rinsed well and drained

Steps:

Cook onion and garlic in oil in a 3 1/2- to 4-quart heavy saucepan over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally (stir more frequently toward end of cooking), until golden brown, about 30 minutes. Increase heat to moderate, then add cumin and allspice and cook, stirring, 30 seconds. Add the sugar, salt and pepper and simmer, stirring occasionally for 10 minutes. Stir in sauerkraut and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, until most of liquid is absorbed, about 30 minutes. Add the lemon juice and stir through.