Choucroute Garnie Recipe

Name: Choucroute Garnie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds sauerkraut; onions 3 med., chopped; 2 tablespoons bacon fat; 2 tart; apples; 6 peppercorns; 10 juniper berries or 1/4 c. gin; 2 1/2 cups white wine; 12 sausages link; 6 slices cooked ham 1/4 inch thick; 6 pork chops smoked, or slices; 6 frankfurters

Servings: persons

2 pounds sauerkraut
onions 3 med., chopped
2 tablespoons bacon fat
2 tart
apples
6 peppercorns
10 juniper berries or 1/4 c. gin
2 1/2 cups white wine
12 sausages link
6 slices cooked ham 1/4 inch thick
6 pork chops smoked, or slices
6 frankfurters

1
Soak sauerkraut in cold water for 15 minutes. Squeeze dry between hands.
2
Meanwhile, saute onions in fat until tender. Add sauerkraut and toss with a fork. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add apples, peppercorns, and juniper berries. Pour in white wine. Cook slowly, covered, for 1 hour.
3
Meanwhile, fry sausages. Drain off fat and put sausages on absorbent paper. Add with meats to sauerkraut. Cook, covered, for 30 minutes longer. Discard peppercorns and juniper berries.
4
To serve, spoon out meats onto plate. Pile sauerkraut in center of large warm platter. Arrange meats and sausages over the top. This can be prepared beforehand and reheated. Serve with boiled potatoes and mustard. Makes 6 servings.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds sauerkraut, onions 3 med., chopped, 2 tablespoons bacon fat, 2 tart, and more.

Yes, Choucroute Garnie 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 Garnie

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