Kopustu Sriuba Su Kiauliena Ir Graybais

Description
Cabbage soup with pork and mushrooms

Ingredients

 * 1 lb pork steak
 * 2 quarts water
 * 1 medium head cabbage, shredded
 * 1 large onion, sliced or chopped
 * 1 clove garlic, minced
 * 1 tsp pepper
 * 1 can sauerkraut, drained
 * 1 cup sliced mushrooms (fresh or canned)
 * salt to taste

Directions

 * 1) Cut pork into 4 pieces.
 * 2) Place in large soup kettle. Cover with at least 2 quarts water.
 * 3) Heat to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for several hours until meat is tender. Remove scum.
 * 4) Drain sauerkraut, reserving juice.
 * 5) Add cabbage, sauerkraut, onion, and garlic. Season to taste.
 * 6) Cover and bring to a boil again, then reduce to a simmer for 1 hour.
 * 7) Add mushrooms and cook until tender; remove meat.
 * 8) Stir in more sauerkraut juice, if needed, to make soup more sour. (If juice is added, continue cooking for an additional 30 minutes).
 * 9) Cut meat into slices and serve with soup.