DBGBs Super Secret Sauerkraut Recipe

Name: DBGBs Super Secret Sauerkraut
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 heads white cabbage; 2 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt per pound of cabbage; 5 tablespoons duck fat; 2 medium onions, thinly sliced; 1/2 pound bacon, chopped; 4 quarts chicken stock; 1 750 ml bottle dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc or Riesling); 3 cups Pilsner beer; 2 carrots, diced; 1 sachet, (3 teaspoons juniper berry, 1/2 teaspoon allspice, 1/2 teaspoon white peppercorn, wrapped in cheesecloth and secured with butcher's twine); 1 stick butter

Servings: persons

2 heads white cabbage
2 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt per pound of cabbage
5 tablespoons duck fat
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
1/2 pound bacon, chopped
4 quarts chicken stock
1 750 ml bottle dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc or Riesling)
3 cups Pilsner beer
2 carrots, diced
1 sachet, (3 teaspoons juniper berry, 1/2 teaspoon allspice, 1/2 teaspoon white peppercorn, wrapped in cheesecloth and secured with butcher's twine)
1 stick butter

1
Core, quarter, thinly slice and weigh the cabbage.
2
Transfer to a large bowl and toss it with 2 1/2 teaspoons salt per pound.
3
Squeeze the cabbage with your hands to bruise it and release some juices.
4
Transfer to a large plastic container or non-reactive pot, and place a weight on top, such as a stack of dinner plates.
5
Wrap tightly with plastic and leave to ferment in a cool place (at 60-70F) for three weeks.
6
Rinse the cabbage.
7
In a large Dutch oven, or stockpot, melt the duck fat over medium heat.
8
Add the bacon and onions, and cook, stirring until onions are translucent, about 3 minutes.
9
Add the wine, beer, stock, carrots and sachet.
10
Bring to a boil, and then reduce the heat to a simmer until reduced by half, about 30 minutes.
11
Add the cabbage and cook, stirring until tender, for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
12
Stir in the butter, remove from the heat and reserve, chilled for up to one week.
13
To serve, reheat as desired in the cooking liquid.

711

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 heads white cabbage, 2 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt per pound of cabbage, 5 tablespoons duck fat, 2 medium onions, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, DBGBs Super Secret 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.

DBGBs Super Secret Sauerkraut

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