Weiners and Kraut

Prep:20 total: 40
Adapted: Betty Crocker
6 whole peppercorns
3 whole cloves
4 caraway seeds
Parsley
Bay leaf
6 slices of bacon, diced
1 medium onion chopped
1-2 Tbsp packed brown sugar
16 oz drained sauerkraut
4 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
4 medium apples sliced
8 smoked hotdogs, sliced diagonally
3 c chicken broth
Place peppercorns, cloves, caraway, parsley, and bay leaf in tea ball and set aside.
Brown bacon and onions in large skillet or Dutch oven.
Drain grease. Stir in sugar, sauerkraut, potatoes, apples, hotdogs. And tea ball of seasonings. Pour broth in. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer 20-30 minutes until potatoes are tender. Remove tea ball. Serve using slotted spoon.