Choucroute-Style Sauerkraut Recipe

Name: Choucroute-Style Sauerkraut
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 pounds green cabbage (about 2 large heads); 1/2 bottle (about 1 3/4 cups) Riesling; 3 slices bacon, coarsely chopped; 1 1/4 teaspoons ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns; ⅛ teaspoon ground white pepper, plus more to taste; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste; 14 juniper berries; 1 ounce fatback, finely diced; 1 large onion, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

5 pounds green cabbage (about 2 large heads)
1/2 bottle (about 1 3/4 cups) Riesling
3 slices bacon, coarsely chopped
1 1/4 teaspoons ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
⅛ teaspoon ground white pepper, plus more to taste
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste
14 juniper berries
1 ounce fatback, finely diced
1 large onion, thinly sliced

1
Quarter the cabbage heads, cut out and discard the tough cores and rinse the cabbage well.
2
Cut into thin wedges and combine in a large pot with the Riesling, bacon, coriander, peppercorns, white pepper, salt and 10 juniper berries.
3
Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring very occasionally.
4
Meanwhile, heat the fatback in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until you have about a tablespoon or more of fat.
5
Add the onion and remaining juniper berries.
6
Cover and cook until onions are almost completely melted, 30 to 40 minutes.
7
Add onions to the cabbage and continue cooking.
8
When the cabbage is extremely soft, remove it from the heat, allow to cool slightly, then season to taste with more salt and white pepper.
9
Serve warm or at room temperature, preferably with a zesty mustard.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 pounds green cabbage (about 2 large heads), 1/2 bottle (about 1 3/4 cups) Riesling, 3 slices bacon, coarsely chopped, 1 1/4 teaspoons ground coriander, and more.

Yes, Choucroute-Style 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-Style Sauerkraut

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