Leperice (Mashed Potatoes With Sauerkraut)

Celticevergreen's Note:

Another recipe from my grandmother's recipe box.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 5

• 2 lbs potatoes
• 1 lb sauerkraut
• 1 lb bacon , diced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed
• 1 cup milk

Directions:

1. Peel potatoes and boil in salted water along with cumin seeds.
2. Drain and mash potatoes along with cumin seeds. Set aside.
3. Cook sauerkraut seperately until sauerkraut is boiling. Drain.
4. Cook bacon until brown. Drain reserving 1/2 cup bacon fat.
5. Mix potatoes and sauerkraut with milk. Pour bacon and fat over or mix them in, which ever is prefered.
6. Serve with roast pork or any smoked meats.