World Flavors Cookbook

Mulgikapsad (Sauerkraut with Pork and Barley)

Name: Mulgikapsad (Sauerkraut with Pork and Barley)
Cook time: 120 min
Cuisine: Estonia
Ingredients: 1kg sauerkraut 500g pork belly or shoulder, cubed 1/2 cup barley groats 1 tbsp sugar Salt Water

A slow-cooked, rich stew of sauerkraut, pork, and barley groats; the ultimate Estonian winter fuel.

Cuisine: Estonia

Ingredients

1kg sauerkraut 500g pork belly or shoulder, cubed 1/2 cup barley groats 1 tbsp sugar Salt Water

Instructions

1. In a heavy-bottomed pot, layer the ingredients: sauerkraut on the bottom, then pork cubes, then barley groats. 2. Add enough water to just cover the ingredients. 3. Add sugar and a little salt (the sauerkraut is already salty). 4. Cover and simmer on very low heat for at least 2 hours (or bake in the oven). 5. Do not stir until the very end when the barley is soft and the meat is tender. 6. Mix everything together and serve with boiled potatoes.