Mrs. Karabinus's Sausage and Sauerkraut

 

 

1 to 1 1/2 pounds of loose sausage

 

1 large onion chopped

 

1 cup raw rice

 

1 egg

 

2 pounds of sauerkraut

 

 

 

Mix the sausage, onion, rice, and egg together and form into large egg-shaped meatballs.

 

In a large pot start with a layer of sauerkraut, a layer of meatballs not too close together, another layer of sauerkraut, a layer of meatballs, and a final layer of sauerkraut.  Add water to an inch above the sauerkraut...cover with a tight lid and simmer on top of the stove for 1 1/2 hours...serve with rye bread and enjoy.