Braised sauerkraut with bacon (Dinstano zelje sa špekom)

Directions

1. Cut the bacon into small cubes, fry it briefly on 2 tbs of oil, then add the chopped onion and fry until the onion turns golden brown.
2. Add shredded sauerkraut.
3. Add black pepper.
4. Pour the water to cover sauerkraut, cover and lower heat to simmer.
5. Cooking time depends on the sauerkraut and the size to which you cut sauerkraut ( if you used the whole head). It will take 45 min or more.
6. Check for seasoning, do not put any salt, taste the sauerkraut first, usually is salty or if it is to sour for your taste you can rinse under cold water before you cook.
7. Serve with boil potatoes or polenta.
8. Usually is serve with sausage (black pudding), ham hocks, cured smoked pork ribs.