SMOKED PORK WITH SAUERKRAUT

2 medium yellow onions, cut into 8 wedges

1 (2 b) boneless smoked pork shoulder
1 can (27-oz) sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
1 can (8-oz) diced tomatoes
1 bay leaf
1 tbsp paprika
1 1/2 tsp caraway seed
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup cold water
2 tbsp cornstarch
1/2 cup sour cream

Place the onion wedges over the bottom of the slow cooker or crockpot. Place the pork shoulder over the onions. In a mixing bowl combine the sauerkraut, undrained diced tomatoes, bay leaf, paprika, caraway seed, and black pepper; pour over the pork. Cover and cook on low setting for 8 hours. Remove the bay leaf. Remove the pork to a warm serving platter and cover with foil to keep warm.

Skim the excess fat from the surface of the sauerkraut mixture, if necessary. Pour the sauerkraut mixture into a saucepan. Blend the cold water into the cornstarch until smooth and stir slowly into the sauerkraut mixture. Cook while stirring until slightly thickened and bubbly. Stir in the sour cream. Sprinkle with a dash of paprika for garnish, if desired. Serve the sauerkraut mixture with the pork.

Note: File photo of similar recipe.