"Feeding a bunch of people at a potluck? Like sauerkraut and sausage? Then you'll like this one. :) It feeds a lot of people, so make sure you've got a *large* crock pot (or put it in two smaller ones)......"
INGREDIENTS
•
1 quart vinegar-pickled sauerkraut, drained and rinsed well
•
1/2 lb bacon, cut into small pieces
•
1 granny smith apple, cored and cubed
•
1 ripe pears or 1 an additional apple, cored and cubed
•
1/2 cup chopped onion
•
2 stalks celery, chopped
•
3 lbs smoked sausage, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
•
2 tablespoons olive oil
•
2 tablespoons butter
•
3 tablespoons flour
•
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
•
1 tablespoon minced garlic
•
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
•
12 ounces hard alcoholic cider
•
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste