Fancified Sauerkraut

• Oil for cooking
• 6 ounces smoked bacon, diced small
• 1 cup thinly sliced onions
• 1 cup grated Granny Smith apple
• 1 teaspoon dry leaf thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
• 2 crushed juniper berries
• 3 cups fresh sauerkraut, rinsed
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 1 cup grated Idaho potatoes
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• Salt and pepper

1. Heat 1 tablespoon cooking oil in a large soup pot.
2. Cook bacon until crispy.
3. Add the onion and apple, cook for 4 minutes.
4. Add the thyme, caraway seeds, juniper berries, and kraut.
5. Stir to thoroughly mix.
6. Add the stock and simmer, covered for 5 minutes.
7. Add the potatoes and butter.
8. Stir and cook for 5 more minutes.
9. Season with salt and pepper.

cooking, bacon, onions, apple, dry leaf thyme, caraway seeds, juniper berries, fresh sauerkraut, chicken stock, potatoes, unsalted butter, salt

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/fancified-sauerkraut-recipe.html (may not work)