German Sauerkraut 2 1/4 gallons (18 pounds 9 ounces) canned sauerkraut, undrained 3 cups (1 pound) bacon, raw, chopped 2 1/4 quarts (3 pounds) chopped onions 4 cups (1 pound or 3-4 apples) apples, pared and chopped 3 tablespoons (1 ounce) whole caraway seeds 1 cup (6 ounces) brown sugar (packed) Combine sauerkraut, bacon, onions, apples, caraway seed, and brown sugar; cook 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Yields 100 portions.