Inspired by a meal in Bucharest, this is the best sauerkraut I've ever tasted. Enhanced with bacon and apple juice and lots of black pepper, it's very easy to prepare.
1 large onion, diced
6 slices bacon, diced
2 jars (24 ounces each) Bavarian or Polish-style sauerkraut
1 small can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, juice and all
2/3 cup brown sugar
1 cup apple juice (or apple cider)
1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a large casserole dish or 9" x 13" roasting pan.
In a medium skillet, saute onion and bacon in a little butter until onion is golden.
Meanwhile, place sauerkraut in a large bowl. Stir in tomatoes, brown sugar, apple juice and pepper. Fold in cooked onion mixture. Transfer to casserole dish.
Bake, uncovered, one hour. Serves 8 - 10.