Ingredients

32 oz sauerkraut, from deli or meat section

½ cup dark brown sugar, packed

1 large onion, chopped coarsely

1 lb Polish sausage, fat-free

1 tsp caraway seeds, optional

Preparation

Place sauerkraut in colander, and rinse well with cold water.

Squeeze dry.

Put into a large bowl.

Add brown sugar, onion, and seeds, if desired.

Mix well until kraut is a delicate caramel color.

Place kraut mixture in a greased crock pot.

Slice the sausage into large chunks, and place on top of the kraut.

Cook on low heat for about 6 hours.

If feasible, stir about half way through cooking time.

Serve hot with mashed potatoes.