Choucroute Garni (Hackse Platter) Recipe

Name: Choucroute Garni (Hackse Platter)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, sliced; 1 teaspoon bacon drippings; 3 (1 1/2 lb) fresh pork hocks or 2 lbs pork ribs, cut into 3 rib portions; 1 (2 lb) smoked pork shoulder, rolled or 3 (1 1/2-2 lb) pork loin chops, cut 3/4 inch thick trimmed of fat; 3 (16 ounce) cans sauerkraut, rinsed and drained; 2 cooking apples, peeled, cored and cut into wedges; 2 teaspoons brown sugar; 4 whole cloves; 3 juniper berries, crushed (optional); 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 bay leaf; ⅛ teaspoon pepper; 1 cup rhine wine or 1 cup white wine; 1 lb sausage links (use desired combination of fresh bockwurst, thuringer, precooked knackwurst and or or precooked fran); boiled potato

Servings: persons

1 medium onion, sliced
1 teaspoon bacon drippings
3 (1 1/2 lb) fresh pork hocks or 2 lbs pork ribs, cut into 3 rib portions
1 (2 lb) smoked pork shoulder, rolled or 3 (1 1/2-2 lb) pork loin chops, cut 3/4 inch thick trimmed of fat
3 (16 ounce) cans sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
2 cooking apples, peeled, cored and cut into wedges
2 teaspoons brown sugar
4 whole cloves
3 juniper berries, crushed (optional)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 bay leaf
⅛ teaspoon pepper
1 cup rhine wine or 1 cup white wine
1 lb sausage links (use desired combination of fresh bockwurst, thuringer, precooked knackwurst and or or precooked fran)
boiled potato

1
In a 5 quart dutch oven or sauce pan cook onion in bacon drippings about 5 minutes or until tender.
2
Remove from heat.
3
Add pork hocks or spare ribs.
4
Cut pork shoulder roll crosswise into 3/4 inch thick slices.
5
Add shoulder pieces or loin chops to dutch oven.
6
In a large bowl stir together the sauerkraut and next 7 ingredients.
7
Spoon over meats.
8
Pour wine over all.
9
Cover and bake in a 375 degree oven about 1 1/2 hours or until meats are tender.
10
Meanwhile, prepare desired combination of sausages.
11
For bratwurst, bockwurst and thuringer, place in an unheated skillet wit 2 to 3 Tbsp water.
12
Cover and cook until water is evaporated and sausages are cooked.
13
For knackwurst and frankfurters, add to boiling water in a saucepan.
14
Cover and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes or until hot.
15
Mound sauerkraut mixture into a deep wide serving platter or a large bowl.
16
Arrange meats and sausages around and on top of the sauerkraut.
17
Serve with boiled potatoes.

367

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium onion, sliced, 1 teaspoon bacon drippings, 3 (1 1/2 lb) fresh pork hocks or 2 lbs pork ribs, cut into 3 rib portions, 1 (2 lb) smoked pork shoulder, rolled or 3 (1 1/2-2 lb) pork loin chops, cut 3/4 inch thick trimmed of fat, and more.

Yes, Choucroute Garni (Hackse Platter) falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Choucroute Garni (Hackse Platter)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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