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Braised Cabbage with Smoked Sausage, Potatoes and Sauerkraut

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Braised Cabbage with Smoked Sausage, Sauerkraut and Potatoes This dish is one of my husband's and children's favourites. For my German husband it brings back fond memories of childhood meals. I had never even heard of sauerkraut until I moved to a  predominantly German settled city. Sauerkraut is cabbage that is fermented in a tangy brine and  it is delicious! It also has many nutritional benefits and it s a great prebiotic. You can make your own, but can easily be purchased in a store. I would highly recommend you look in the International aisle or the refrigerated section so you are getting the real deal.  You can certainly leave the sauerkraut out or put it on the side if not sure.  You can purchase polish smoked sausage readily at the store but if you can't find it, you can substitute it for kielbassa or bratwurst.  As with all of my recipes, the measurements for seasonings are just estimates. If you are not fond of a spice leave it out and if you would like more of ano