Choucroute Garnie Recipe

Name: Choucroute Garnie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/4 pound smoked slab bacon, rind removed and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces; 2 medium-large onions, sliced; 9 cups drained sauerkraut (about 5 to 6 pounds), rinsed and squeezed drys; 1 tablespoon juniper berries; 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns; 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds; 6 sprigs parsley; 6 sprigs fresh thyme; 3 cloves; 2 bay leaves; 1 bottle white wine; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 pounds assorted smoked and precooked fresh sausages (we used smoked kielbasa cut into thick slices, frankfurters, and baernwurst, and precooked fresh bratwurst, weisswurst, and chipolata); 1 pound piece smoked boneless pork loin (Canadian bacon), cut into 6 slices; 2 1/2 pounds small waxy-style potatoes, peeled; Serving suggestion: Coarse-grained mustard

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 pound smoked slab bacon, rind removed and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces
2 medium-large onions, sliced
9 cups drained sauerkraut (about 5 to 6 pounds), rinsed and squeezed drys
1 tablespoon juniper berries
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
6 sprigs parsley
6 sprigs fresh thyme
3 cloves
2 bay leaves
1 bottle white wine
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 pounds assorted smoked and precooked fresh sausages (we used smoked kielbasa cut into thick slices, frankfurters, and baernwurst, and precooked fresh bratwurst, weisswurst, and chipolata)
1 pound piece smoked boneless pork loin (Canadian bacon), cut into 6 slices
2 1/2 pounds small waxy-style potatoes, peeled
Serving suggestion: Coarse-grained mustard

1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
2
Heat the butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
3
Add the bacon and onion and cook, stirring, until soft.
4
Add the sauerkraut and stir to combine.
5
In a swath of cheesecloth, combine the juniper berries, peppercorns, caraway seeds, parsley, thyme, cloves, and bay leaves and tie into a bundle with a piece of kitchen twine.
6
Add the spice bundle to the sauerkraut mixture.
7
Pour in the wine and add enough water to cover the sauerkraut.
8
Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
9
Cover pan tightly with foil and braise in middle of oven for 2 hours.
10
(The sauerkraut may be prepared up to this point 1 day ahead, cooled, uncovered, and chilled, covered with plastic wrap.)
11
Heat the oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat and, working in batches, brown the sausages.
12
Uncover the casserole and nestle the sausages, pork loin, and potatoes in the sauerkraut, partially submerging them.
13
Recover and continue braising for 30 minutes more.
14
Serve the choucroute at the table in the Dutch oven or transfer to a large serving platter.

760

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1/4 pound smoked slab bacon, rind removed and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces, 2 medium-large onions, sliced, 9 cups drained sauerkraut (about 5 to 6 pounds), rinsed and squeezed drys, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Choucroute Garnie

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