Choucroute Garni Recipe

Name: Choucroute Garni
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 pounds fresh sauerkraut; 1/3 cup chopped bacon; 4 squares of bacon rind, 1 1/2-inches each (optional); 3 cloves garlic, chopped; 1/2 bottle dry white wine; 2 tablespoons juniper berries; 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns; 4 cloves; 12 ounce chunk of unsmoked bacon; 4 each of 4 different sausages (frankfurter, bratwurst, knockwurst, etc.); 1 smoked veal tongue

Servings: persons

5 pounds fresh sauerkraut
1/3 cup chopped bacon
4 squares of bacon rind, 1 1/2-inches each (optional)
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 bottle dry white wine
2 tablespoons juniper berries
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
4 cloves
12 ounce chunk of unsmoked bacon
4 each of 4 different sausages (frankfurter, bratwurst, knockwurst, etc.)
1 smoked veal tongue

1
Immerse the sauerkraut in a large bowl filled with cold water, and soak for 15 minutes.
2
While sauerkraut is soaking, place the chopped bacon and the optional bacon rind in a heavy, oven proof pot over high heat.
3
Saute for 1 minute.
4
Turn heat to medium-low, add the garlic and saute for another minute.
5
Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees.
6
Squeeze the sauerkraut dry, reserving 1 cup of the soaking water and add the sauerkraut to the pot.
7
Stir well to blend with bacon.
8
Add the reserved cup of soaking water, the white wine, the juniper berries, the peppercorns and the cloves.
9
Bring to boil on top of stove and boil until the liquid has almost evaporated (about 20-30 minutes).
10
Imbed the meats in the sauerkraut, cover the pot and cook in the oven until the meats are hot, about 30 minutes.
11
Serve on a large platter.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 pounds fresh sauerkraut, 1/3 cup chopped bacon, 4 squares of bacon rind, 1 1/2-inches each (optional), 3 cloves garlic, chopped, and more.

Yes, Choucroute Garni falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Choucroute Garni

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