2 cans sauerkraut
1 lb. ground pork
1 lb. ground beef
1 tbsp. shortening
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 lg. onion, minced
1 c. uncooked rice
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. water

THICKENING:

1 tbsp. flour
1 c. milk
1 egg
2 tbsp. sour cream

Brown meat and onions in shortening. Add rice and seasoning, mix well. Squeeze excess juice from kraut. Place a layer in baking dish. Add layer of meat and rice mixture. Alternate layers by ending with kraut on top. Add water. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 1/2 hours. Mix flour, eggs, milk and sour cream. Before removing kraut pour thickening over kraut and bake until golden brown. Serves 6 to 8.