Choucroute with Smothered Cabbage and Spaetzle Recipe

Name: Choucroute with Smothered Cabbage and Spaetzle
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 quart of water; 1 quart of beer; 2 cups chopped onions; 1 cup chopped celery; 1 cup chopped carrots; 2 crushed garlic cloves; 2 bay leaves; Salt; 4 smoked ham hocks, about 4 ounces each; 4 (2 to 3 ounces each) links of Boudan Blanc; 4 (2 to 3 ounces each) links of Boudan Noir; 4 (2 to 3 ounces each) links of liver sausage; 4 (2 ounces) links blood sausage; 6 ounces slab bacon, thinly sliced; 2 cups thinly sliced onions; Freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 head fresh white cabbage, shredded; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 pound fresh spaetzle, cooked until tender; 1 tablespoon parsley

Servings: persons

1 quart of water
1 quart of beer
2 cups chopped onions
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped carrots
2 crushed garlic cloves
2 bay leaves
Salt
4 smoked ham hocks, about 4 ounces each
4 (2 to 3 ounces each) links of Boudan Blanc
4 (2 to 3 ounces each) links of Boudan Noir
4 (2 to 3 ounces each) links of liver sausage
4 (2 ounces) links blood sausage
6 ounces slab bacon, thinly sliced
2 cups thinly sliced onions
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 head fresh white cabbage, shredded
1 cup heavy cream
1 pound fresh spaetzle, cooked until tender
1 tablespoon parsley

1
In a large saucepan, over medium heat, combine the water, beer, mirepoix (onions, celery and carrots), garlic and bay leaves.
2
Season with salt.
3
Add the ham hocks.
4
Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat to medium low and simmer for 2 hours.
5
Add the sausages.
6
Continue to cook for 20 minutes.
7
In a large saute pan, over medium heat, render the bacon until crispy, about 6 to 8 minutes.
8
Remove the bacon and set aside.
9
Add the onions.
10
Season with black pepper.
11
Saute for 4 minutes.
12
Add the cabbage.
13
Continue to saute until wilted, about 6 minutes.
14
Stir in the cream.
15
Bring the liquid to a boil.
16
Reduce the heat to medium low.
17
Add the pasta.
18
Season with salt and pepper.
19
Simmer for 4 to 6 minutes.
20
Remove from the heat.
21
Remove the ham hocks and sausage.
22
To serve, remove the meat from the ham hocks.
23
Place the ham and sausages on a platter.
24
Spoon the cabbage mixture into a serving bowl and serve with the sausages and spaetzle.
25
Garnish with parsley.

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

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 quart of water, 1 quart of beer, 2 cups chopped onions, 1 cup chopped celery, and more.

Yes, Choucroute with Smothered Cabbage and Spaetzle 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 with Smothered Cabbage and Spaetzle

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