4 ea Dried mushroom 1/4 c Water 2 lb Sauerkraut 1 ea Apple, peel, core, sliced 1 c 20 oz tomatoes 5 ea Peppercorns 1 ea Bay leaf 2 c Diced polish sausage 1 c Coarsely chopped bacon 1 ea Steamed potatoes Soak the mushrooms in 1/4 cup water for 2 hours. Bring to boil and simmer for 1/2 hour. Slice. Wash the sauerkraut and squeeze it. Add mushrooms and the liquid in which they were cooked. Add the apples, the tomatoes, peppercorns, and bay leaf. Cover and simmer for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Add the meat and the bacon, simmer 1 hour longer. It is best reheated. Served with steamed potatoes or rye bread.
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