1 plastic bag of sauerkraut
1 1/2 to 2 lb kielbasa or bratwurst (not the already cooked/smoked kind that
comes sealed in plastic next to the bacon and sausage, but the kind you get at
a meat market or supermarket meat counter)
1 small piece of pork with a little fat on it
Carraway seeds to taste
black pepper to taste
1 pelled, cored, diced apple (optional)
1 small can diced green chili peppers (optional)

Put in pot, and let it cook on a very low simmer with enough water to keep it
from burning. If you add too much water, don't worry; it will cook off as it
simmers and you can always add more if you need to. Let it cook at least 3
hours; this is a very good crockpot recipe. The kielbasa will break up once it
is cooked completely and you may wish to remove it at this time and put off to
the side until the kraut gets tender. The piece of pork is essential as it
will release some fats which will help break down and tenderize the kraut.
Making a meal out of this, I would brown the piece of pork and kielbasa first,
using the fat and residue in the pan to make a gravy with, and serve with
mashed potatoes You can skip the gravy and make some German potato salad
instead of mashed potatoes.. I would also serve with a side of a spicy brown
mustard. for the kielbasa.

Michael O'Connor - Modern Renaissance Man

"The likelihood of one individual being correct increases in a direct
proportion to the intensity with which others try to prove him wrong"
James Mason from the movie "Heaven Can Wait".