The best saurerkraut I've ever had! Inspired by a trip to Bucharest, it includes bacon, onion, apple juice and tomatoes.
1 large onion, diced
6 slices bacon, diced
2 jars (24 ounces each) Bavarian sauerkraut, drained but not rinsed
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, juice and all
2/3 cup brown sugar
1 cup apple juice
1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium skillet, cook onion and bacon in a little butter until lightly browned. Place sauerkraut in a large bowl. Add canned tomatoes, brown sugar, apple juice and pepper. Fold in onion-bacon mixture. Place in a buttered 9" x 13" roasting pan. Bake one hour. Serves 8 - 10.