Ukrainian Borscht Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 ham hocks
• 1 1/2 pounds beef brisket or chuck, in large pieces
• 3 quarts beef broth or water
• 1 bay leaf
• 6 peppercorns
• 3 allspice berries
• 3 large beets, roasted and shredded
• 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• Tomato mors or tomato puree, to taste
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 large carrot, shredded
• 1 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1 cup minced onion
• 3 boiling potatoes, cubed and cooked
• 1/2 small head cabbage, shredded
• 1/2 to 1 pound kielbasa, sliced
• About 1/4 cup kvass (fermented beets) or vinegar or lemon juice
• 1/3 cup snipped fresh dill
• 4 cloves garlic, minced fine
• Slices of roasted goose, fresh dill sprigs and sour cream, for garnish