Choucroute Loaf Recipe

Name: Choucroute Loaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 onion, chopped; 1 tart apple, peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 pound smoked ham, minced; 1 1/4 pound mixture of ground chuck, pork and veal; 1 cup rye bread crumbs; 4 tablespoons prepared horseradish; 1 tablespoon grainy Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves; 1 teaspoon caraway seeds; 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; ⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
1 tart apple, peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 pound smoked ham, minced
1 1/4 pound mixture of ground chuck, pork and veal
1 cup rye bread crumbs
4 tablespoons prepared horseradish
1 tablespoon grainy Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
2 eggs, lightly beaten
⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2
In a large skillet, heat the oil and cook the onion over medium heat until it is soft, about 4 minutes.
3
Add the apple and garlic and cook, stirring, for two minutes more.
4
Cool the mixture for a few minutes.
5
In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the onion, apple and garlic mixture, meats, bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons of the horseradish, mustard, thyme, caraway seeds, pepper and eggs.
6
Shape the meat into a 9-by-5-inch loaf or just pat into a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan, smoothing the top.
7
In a small bowl, stir together the applesauce and the remaining horseradish.
8
Spread over the meatloaf and bake until the loaf is firm and brown, about 1 hour.

608

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 onion, chopped, 1 tart apple, peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Choucroute Loaf falls under the General 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.

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Choucroute Loaf

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Variations & substitutions

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