Beef Brisket and Sauerkraut

4 pounds brisket

Hot water 1 tablespoon salt

1 quart sauerkraut

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 cup vinegar -- mild

3 tablespoons brown sugar

1 medium potato -- grated

1 teaspoon caraway seed

Cover brisket with water; season. Simmer for 1 hour to 1 1/2 hours. Add sauerk raut, vinegar and brown sugar. Cook 1 hour longer. Add potato and caraway see d. Cook 10 minutes longer. Yeild 6 to 8 servings.