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.)
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‐fourths. Tie the spices