Pork and Sauerkraut

Brown the pork slices in a little oil, then remove them and discard the excess oil.

Return the pork to a covered baking pan and season it with salt and pepper.

Layer half the sauerkraut, onions, carrots, and potatoes over the meat, then repeat the layers.

Pour the reserved sauerkraut juice and water over everything and tuck in the bay leaf.

Cover tightly and bake at 325°F for about 3 hours, until the pork and vegetables are tender.