Beer-Braised Sausages and Sauerkraut

Ingredients

• 5 ½ cups Oktoberfest lager such as Paulaner
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 4 medium carrots
• 2 medium-large onions
• 9 cups drained sauerkraut
• coarse-grained mustard
• 3 bay leaves
• + 6 more ingredients
• • 1 ¾ pounds assorted smoked and precooked fresh sausages
  • ¼ pound smoked bacon (preferably slab)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • ½ teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1-pound piece smoked boneless pork loin (Canadian bacon)

Preheat oven to 325°F. In a large bowl soak sauerkraut in cold water to cover 20 minutes, changing water once halfway through soaking. While sauerkraut is soaking, in a large heavy skillet cook bacon pieces over moderate heat, stirring, until golden. Pour off all but about 2 tablespoons drippings...

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