Stampot Zuurkool (Mashed Potatoes with Sauerkraut)

3 lbs potatoes (yukon gold)

1 lb sourkraut

2 thick slices bacon

1/2 small onion thinly sliced

1 can pineapple chunks

2 smoked sausages

peel and quarter the potatoes and put in a large pot of water

and bring to a boil - cook until done

chop bacon and begin to saute in a large pot add onion and cook until onion is translucent - add pineapple and sauerkraut and enough water to cover - bring to boil and simmer for about1/2 hour -add the 2 smoked sausages to the pot with the sauerkraut and cook until heated through- remove sausage to a plate and cover with foil and keep warm in the oven - drain the potatoes, drain the sauerkraut and add to the potatoes and mash together (hence the name stamppot) until well combined serve with sausages and your favorite mustard and gravy***

**See earlier post for dutch meatball recipe - I freeze leftover gravy for when I make this dish