Sausage and Sauerkraut Pot

2 onions, sliced very thin
1 1/2 tablespoons margarine
2 lbs cold pack sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
1 cup apple juice (or apple cider)
1 cup water
1 teaspoon caraway seed
1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 lbs smoked sausage, cut into 3 ",lengths
Heat margarine in large pot over medium heat; add onions and saute until they are tender.
Add sauerkraut, apple juice, water, caraway seed, salt, pepper, and brown sugar, mixing all ingredients thoroughly.
Bring pot mixture to a boil; then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add smoked sausage pieces to pot, and cook for 30-45 minutes more, simmering, and stirring occasionally, until sauerkraut is tender.