In a large Dutch oven, over medium-low heat, render bacon fat; add onion and carrots and saut? slowly; stirring occasionally, about 8-10 minutes. Place parsley, bay leaves, peppercorns, juniper berries and cloves in cheesecloth bag or large tea strainer. Add to pot along with sauerkraut, wine and broth. Bring to a boil; cover and simmer for 1 hour. Add meats to pot, stir, cover and simmer another hour. Add apples and simmer an additional 20 minutes. Serve immediately with pumpernickel or Jewish rye bread. Or refrigerate overnight and reheat to serve.
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