Wash knuckles, pat dry. Rub with salt and pepper. Peel and chop onions. Put half of the onions, sauerkraut and knuckles in a roasting pan. Add bay leaves and juniper berries.
Add about 1/4 litre of water. Braise in the preheated oven (electric cooker: 200 °C/ gas: level 3) for about 2 hours. Shortly before the end of the cooking time, rinse and drain the beans. Wash the thyme and chop finely, except for one bunch for garnishing. Heat the oil in a pan. Sauté the remaining onions. Add beans and thyme. Heat while stirring. Season with salt and pepper. Arrange sauerkraut and knuckles on a plate.
Add beans and thyme. Heat while stirring. Season with salt and pepper. Arrange sauerkraut and knuckles on a plate. Add the beans. Serve garnished with thyme bouquets. Serve with beer
Plate: Irmi Allnoch