Beef Brisket with Sauerkraut

• 4 pounds beef brisket
• 2 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 4 cups sauerkraut
• 1 cup vinegar
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 medium raw potato

Place brisket in a large kettle; cover with water and season with salt and pepper. Cover tightly and simmer for 1 1/2 hours. Rinse and drain sauerkraut; add to the kettle with vinegar and brown sugar. Cover and cook for about 2 hours longer. Grate potato and add to brisket; cover and cook 15 minutes longer. Beef brisket and sauerkraut serves 8.