*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                 Authentic Hungarian Beef Soup (Husleves)

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pork                             Soups

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      pound         Sauerkraut -- drained
     1/2  cup           Brown sugar
   4                    Pork chops -- trimmed
   2      medium        Onions -- thinly sliced
   2      medium        Apples -- tart (Granny Smith)
   4      small         Celery ribs
   3      cups          Pale ale
     1/2  teaspoon      Fennel seeds
     1/2  teaspoon      Cinnamon
     1/2  teaspoon      Cloves
     1/2  cup           Dry sherry

Core apples and slice thinly. Slice celery ribs thinly.

 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spread drained sauerkraut evenly over bottom of 9- by 13-inch baking pan. 
Sprinkle with brown sugar; add pork chops in a single layer.

 2. Toss together sliced onions, apples and celery in medium bowl.
Spread evenly over pork chops. Add beer. Combine fennel seeds, cinnamon and cloves in small bowl. Sp
rinkle over vegetables.

 3. Cover pan with foil. Bake 1 1/2 hours. Remove foil; pour sherry over chops.
 Continue to cook, uncovered, 30 minutes. Serve with boiled potatoes or spaetzle.


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