Slovenian Bean and Sauerkraut Hotpot (Jota)

Name: Slovenian Bean and Sauerkraut Hotpot (Jota)
Prep time: 55 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 2 h 25 min
Cuisine: Eastern European
Ingredients: 2 cups kidney beans (soaked overnight in cold water); 8 ounces smoked pork spareribs or slab bacon (rind removed); 1 large onion (diced); 2 cloves minced garlic; 2 cups vegetable, pork or chicken stock; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 pound potatoes (peeled and diced); 1 pound sauerkraut (drained and rinsed); Dash salt and pepper