Nederlandse Zuurkool (Potato and Sauerkraut Dutch Oven Casserole)

Ingredients

• •1 1/2 pounds potatoes
• •1 cup water
• •1 pound sauerkraut
• •1/2 pound carrots
• •3 teaspoons seedless raisings
• •3 medium sweet apples, sliced
• •1 teaspoon thyme
• •1/2 teaspoon salt
• •1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
• •1/2 pound mild Gouda cheese

Directions

1. 1Peel and cube potatoes. Place in Dutch Oven. Add water and sauerkraut. Bring to boil.
2. 2Clean carrots and cut into small strips. After potatoes and sauerkraut have boiled for 15 minutes, add carrots and raisins.
3. 3Continue to boil for 10 minutes on medium heat.
4. 4Meanwhile, peel, core and cube apples. Add apples, thyme, salt and pepper to the sauerkraut mixture.
5. 5Continue to boil for 5 minutes. Cube the cheese.
6. 6Drain all of the moisture from the Dutch Oven and sitr in cheese. Mix for 1 minute and serve.
7. 7Best served with porkchops or sausages. Option: add crumbled fried bacon.