Belorussian Borshch

Ingredients

• 1 ½ lbs. Pork shoulder
• 1 ½ lbs. Chuck
• 1 ½ lbs. Lamb shank or neck bones
• 14 cups cold water
• 6 peppercorns
• 1 large bay leaf
• 5 - 6 raw beets
• ½ small head cabbage
• Salt to taste
• 2 carrots, cut in strips
• 1 small onion, or a few spring onions, chopped
• 1 cup canned or fresh tomatoes, chopped
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 or more teaspoon sugar
• A bowl of sour cream