Sauerkraut And Spare Ribs

Directions

1. In a 4 qt pan, place sauerkraut and ribs. Cover with water, bring to boil, reduce heat, cover and cook 30 min. Occasionally, stir and keep covered with water. Meanwhile, in a small aluminum fry pan, make thickening sauce by sauteing minced onion in 1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil till tender, don't burn. Add in 1/3 c. flour, stir till brown lightly making a slightly liquid paste. Add in water as the paste thickens to again make a slightly liquid paste. Add in thicken sauce to sauerkraut and pork, stir well and cook another 30 min at low heat, uncovered. After 10 min taste to see if more salt is needed.
2. Peel 6 medium size potatoes, quarter and cook in 4 c. boiling water with 1/4 tsp. salt till tender, about 20 min. Drain, save potato water for us in the sauerkraut and pork if needed. Mash potatoes with masher adding 3 Tbsp. butter, 1 tsp. salt, and 1/3 c. warm lowfat milk.