Brisket Of Beef with Sauerkraut and Dumplings

3 lb Beef brisket

1 1/2 qt Sauerkraut

1 ea Onion, sliced

2 T Shortening

1 x Salt & pepper

1 x *dumpling dough

Melt the shortening in a large pan and brown the onion. Then add the meat which has been well-seasoned with the salt & pepper. Add the sauerkraut and cover with boiling water. Cook slowly for 2 hours or until meat is tender. Make recipe of Dumplings #1. Cut the dough in squares and place on top of meat and sauerkraut. Cover the pan tightly and cook for 25 minutes. Serve immediately. Source: Pennsylvania Dutch Cook Book - Fine Old Recipes, Culinary Arts Press, 1936.