Choucroute Royale (Braised Sauerkraut) Recipe

Name: Choucroute Royale (Braised Sauerkraut)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds sauerkraut; 1/2 pound chunk of bacon; 1/2 cup thinly sliced carrots; 1 1/2 cup sliced onions; 4 tablespoon pork fat or butter; 4 sprigs parsley; 1 bay leaf; 6 peppercorns; 10 juniper berries (or add 1/4 cup gin to casserole); 1 cup sparkling wine; 3 cups chicken stock; Roast pork; Pork chops; Smoked pork loin; Ham; Sausages; Duck

Servings: persons

2 pounds sauerkraut
1/2 pound chunk of bacon
1/2 cup thinly sliced carrots
1 1/2 cup sliced onions
4 tablespoon pork fat or butter
4 sprigs parsley
1 bay leaf
6 peppercorns
10 juniper berries (or add 1/4 cup gin to casserole)
1 cup sparkling wine
3 cups chicken stock
Roast pork
Pork chops
Smoked pork loin
Ham
Sausages
Duck

1
Drain the sauerkraut and soak in cold water for 15 to 20 minutes.
2
Taking it by small handfuls, squeeze out as much water as you can.
3
Pick it apart to separate the strands.
4
Remove the rind and slice the bacon into 1/2 inch cubes about 2 inches long.
5
Simmer it in 1 quart of water for 10 minutes and drain.
6
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
7
Cook bacon, carrots, and onions in butter slowly in the covered casserole for 10 minutes without browning.
8
Stir in the sauerkraut and when itis well covered with the fat and vegetables, cover and cook slowly for 10 minutes more.
9
Bury the herbs and spices in the saurkraut.
10
Pour in the wine, and enough stock to just cover the sauerkraut.
11
Season lightly with salt and pepper.
12
Bring to a simmer on top of the stove.
13
Lay a buttered round of wax paper on top of sauerkraut.
14
Cover and set in the middle of preheated oven.
15
Simmer slowly for 3 1/2 hours.
16
Brown assorted meats in skillet.
17
Bury them in the casserole while the sauerkraut is still braising.
18
Continue to simmer in oven for another 1 1/2hours.
19
(5 hours total).

801

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds sauerkraut, 1/2 pound chunk of bacon, 1/2 cup thinly sliced carrots, 1 1/2 cup sliced onions, and more.

Yes, Choucroute Royale (Braised Sauerkraut) 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 Royale (Braised Sauerkraut)

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