Sauerkraut Casserole

Ingredients

• 4 strips bacon
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 (32 ounce) jar sauerkraut, drained and rinsed*
• 1 large peeled and shredded potato
• 1 cup peeled and chopped apples
• 1 cup no-salt chicken broth
• 1/4 cup brown sugar or substitute
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon thyme
• 1/2 cup dry vermouth or dry white wine
• 1/4 pound lean ham, cut into chunks (or leftover cooked pork)*

Instructions

1. Snip bacon into small pieces and place on a microwave broiling rack or paper plate.
2. Cover with a paper towel and cook on HIGH for 3 minutes.
3. Drain bacon and place in slow cooker.
4. Add all remaining ingredients.
5. Cook for a minimum of 4 hours on LOW.

Notes

* To reduce sodium, substitute cooked pork for ham and/or fresh cabbage for sauerkraut.

Optional microwave Instructions: Microwave bacon as directed above; drain and place in a microwave-safe casserole dish. Add all remaining ingredients except ham. Cook uncovered on HIGH for 15 minutes. Add ham. Cook on 50% power for 3 minutes.

Nutrition

Per serving: 263 calories, 6 gr fat, 920 mg sodium

Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 fruit, 3 veg