Braised Sauerkraut

Procedure

1. Rinse the sauerkraut in cold water. Drain and press out water. Taste and rinse again if still too briny. (See Appendix 2, for can sizes and substitutions.)
2. Heat the lard in a heavy pot and sauté the onions until soft. Add the sauerkraut, wine (if used), and enough stock to cover the sauerkraut by about three-fo