German One-Pot Meal

gluten free
After a good dinner one can forgive anybody, even one’s own relatives. – Oscar Wilde
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A must-read about juniper berries from Smithsonian Magazine: 
What the Heck Do I Do with Juniper Berries?
Ingredients - Serves 3-4
5  or 6 Bratwurst sausage
1 large jar or package of Sauerkraut - drained (best is the kind in the refrigerated section of the grocery)
4 - 5 medium white potatoes (quartered)
water or chicken stock (2 quarts)
salt & pepper to taste (be careful, as the sausage is usually salty)
6-8 Juniper berries - dried and crushed (optional)
mustard (on the side)
Steps
  1. Brown the sausage in a skillet.  Drain on a paper towel.
  2. Put all ingredients (except mustard) into a large pot.
  3. Bring to a boil and cook until potatoes are done. 
  4. Drain water.
  5. Serve hot with a good quality mustard on the side.  A  loaf of crusty bread will be a great addition.