Soljanka

== Description ==
== Ingredients ==
* 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, in all
* 11/2 pounds Brined cabbage
* 2 small bay leaves, 4 black peppercorns, and 4 all- spice Berries, tied in a cheesecloth bag
* 1 teaspoon Sugar
* 1/4 pound cooked Beef
* 1/4 pound cooked tongue
* 6 ounces frankfurters
* 6 ounces lean Ham
* 2 Brined cucumbers
* 6 marinated plums
* 1 teaspoon capers
* 12 black Greek , halved and pitted
* 1 medium Onion, finely chopped and sauteed for 7–8 minutes in 1 table- spoon unsalted butter
* 1 tablespoon bread crumbs
* 6 tablespoons grated Par- mesan Cheese
* 3 tablespoons finely chopped scallions
* 6 slices lemon
== Directions ==
# Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a heavy 3- to 4-quart saucepan, add the sauerkraut, spice bag, and Sugar, and saute for 15 minutes, or until tender, stirring occasionally to keep the sauerkraut from sticking to the pan. 
# Meanwhile, cut the cooked Beef, tongue, frankfurters, Ham, and pickles into 1/2-inch dice. 
# Combine this mixture with the capers and and set aside. 
# When the sauerkraut is cooked, discard the spice bag and mix the onions into the sauerkraut. 
# Preheat the oven to 375 °F. 
# Grease a 3- to 4-quart rectangular casserole with 1 tablespoon of butter and spread half the sauerkraut over the bottom. 
# Cover with all the diced meats and pickles, then top with remaining sauerkraut. 
# Smooth the top, sprinkle with the bread crumbs and grated Cheese, dot with the remaining butter, and bake for 15–20 minutes. 
# Cut into 6-8 squares and transfer to individual heated serving plates. 
# Smooth the sides and decorate with the chopped scallions, lemon slices, and marinated plums.
Category:Beef Recipes
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