When I was young my grandmother (Ukrainian) made me Machunka. Does anyone know how it was made?

My mother and grandmother (both Slovak) made Machunka this way: Fry some bacon in a pan. Reserve the bacon and use the grease to brown bite-sized pieces of pork. Meanwhile, soak several cans of sauerkraut in a large bowl with water. After the meat is browned and the bacon is crumbled and put in the pot, pour in the sauerkraut and water. Add salt and pepper to taste and cook. To thicken, add flour to a cup of water, stir and then add mixture to the stew. It's great with rye bread for lunch, dinner or even breakfast on a cold morning.  more