Ribs and Kraut

4 to 6 country style ribs
1 pound sauerkraut with juice reserved
1 10 ounce can stewed tomatoes
1 medium yellow or white onion
black or red pepper

Slice onion into long, thin strips. Brown ribs in a skillet. Deglaze the bottom with onion and sauerkraut juice.

Add all ingredients in a crockpot and season with black or red pepper flakes to taste.

Set crockpot to low for 4 to 5 hours or on high for 2 to 2 1/2 hours.

Serve with mashed potatoes.