Ham & Kraut with Sweet Potatoes

Bavarian style sauerkraut is an amazing mix of sweet, sour, and salty that is the perfect pair with meat and potatoes.  You can find a variety of authentic German sauerkraut at the grocery store for a quick and delicious meal perfect for a special occasion or week night dinner.  Just remember to stick with sauerkraut in a glass jar and free of nitrates and preservatives.  Try it with all natural polish sausage or ham and don't forget the potatoes!

Ingredients:
1/2-1 pound sliced nitrate free or all natural ham
1 jar of German Sauerkraut with Wine (Hengstenberg brand from Whole Foods)
1 large sweet potato

Method:
1.) Empty jar of sauerkraut into Dutch oven or pot.  Add 1/2 water.  Heat over medium heat until hot.
2.) Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of EV coconut oil in a large cast iron skillet.  Working in batches, cook the ham slices on each side until lightly browned.  Add ham to Dutch oven and remove from heat.
3.) Heat 1 tablespoon of coconut oil in large cast iron skillet and cook diced sweet potatoes until soft and lightly brown.

*Serve with a baby greens salad and glass of wine!