Gruenkern Soup aka German Wheat Kernel Soup

Directions

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   Check the 3 pkgs. of kernels [making sure there are no rocks,rotten kernels etc.] .
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   Take pot and spray the whole inside generously with pam.
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   Then pour the kernels into the pot covering the bottom of pot.
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   Next wash the bones and meat and place into pot.
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   Then wash of the 4 knockwurst sausages,cut into bite size pieces and throw into pot.
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   Now peel the outer layer of onion,wash of and place into pot.
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   Then add a generous amount of salt and pepper too pot and fill the rest of the pot with water leaving about 11/2" space from pot.
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   Place pot on largest burner,placing cover to pot on the pot ,but leaving a slight opening [so that it wen't overflow.
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   Cook on a medium to high flame till it comes to a boil [watching it on a regular basis that it doesn'i over flow - acout 1/2hr.]
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    When it comes to a boil lower the flame so that the soup simmers for 4-5hrs.
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    check the soup about every 1/2hr. to 1hr. and stir the bottom that it won't stick and burn.
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    After about three hours taste the soup and if cit spicy enough add pepper and salt too taste.
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    One can eat as soon as finished or you may want too put in frig. for a day [24-36hrs.] let it cool and take what ever fat is on top of and rewarm.
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    If the soup is too thick after fridg. just add water and spice to taste rewarm and it will be really good.
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    This soup can be frozen and rewarmed.
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    Good Luck and enjoy!