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62. As a special treat, Estonian sauerkraut soup for you!

This is powerful stuff!



Estonian sauerkraut soup - from http://easterneuropeancuisine.com/sauerkraut-and-pork-soup/

2 pounds of pork
1 and 3/4 pounds sauerkraut
3 quarts water
1 small onion, quartered
1 tart apple
2 carrots, grated
3 peppercorns
1 bayleaf
1 tsp salt or to taste

Wash meat, place in cold water and bring to slow boil. Skim the scum as it forms. Add the quartered onion and the spices, simmer gently for 1 hour. Then add the sauerkraut and the whole apple. Simmer another 30 minutes. Add the grated carrots and simmer til soft. Remove apple and the meat. Shred meat and return to pot. Serve hot.

Estonians sometimes add beer in place of some of the water. They often toss in some uncooked barley as well.