Porked Sauerkraut

Hermann, MO is a town that is exceedingly proud of it's German heritage. I got this recipe from a cook at one of it's many German restaurants. He served it with mashed potatoes and a smoked apple sausage from another small town in the area.

• Ready In: 9 hrs
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 1  pork rib rack
• 3 (1 lb) packages sauerkraut (the bags from the refrigerator section)
• 1  onion, chopped
• 1 (12 ounce) can beer

Directions

1. Place all ingredients in a roaster.
2. Cover the roaster with plastic wrap (yes plastic wrap) and then foil to seal.
3. Bake at 250° for 8 hours.
4. Remove coverings and stir.
5. Remove bone and cartilage as meat will have fallen off.
6. Turn oven up to 350°; continue cooking for 1 hour stirring occasionally as the dish caramelizes.
7. Serve with mashed potatoes.