Instant Pot Choucroute Garnie Recipe

Name: Instant Pot Choucroute Garnie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. smoked slab bacon, cut crosswise into 4 pieces; 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil or rendered goose or duck fat; 1/2 head savoy cabbage, thinly sliced; 2 onions, thinly sliced; 4 large garlic cloves, chopped; 1 lb. sauerkraut, drained; 1 lb. medium Yukon Gold potatoes, pricked all over with a fork; 2 tsp. dried juniper berries (optional); 1 tsp. caraway seeds; 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, divided; 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper; 4 bay leaves; 1 1/2 lb. pork ribs (spare or baby back), cut into 2-rib pieces; 4 cooked knockwurst or bratwurst sausages (about 1 lb.); 1 cup dry white wine, preferably Riesling; Whole grain mustard and cornichons (for serving); An Instant Pot

Servings: persons

1 lb. smoked slab bacon, cut crosswise into 4 pieces
2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil or rendered goose or duck fat
1/2 head savoy cabbage, thinly sliced
2 onions, thinly sliced
4 large garlic cloves, chopped
1 lb. sauerkraut, drained
1 lb. medium Yukon Gold potatoes, pricked all over with a fork
2 tsp. dried juniper berries (optional)
1 tsp. caraway seeds
1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, divided
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
4 bay leaves
1 1/2 lb. pork ribs (spare or baby back), cut into 2-rib pieces
4 cooked knockwurst or bratwurst sausages (about 1 lb.)
1 cup dry white wine, preferably Riesling
Whole grain mustard and cornichons (for serving)
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["Toss bacon and oil in cooker insert and select ""Saute."" Cook, turning occasionally, until exterior of bacon pieces are golden brown and some of the fat is rendered, about 10 minutes. Transfer bacon to a plate; set aside.", "Add cabbage, onions, and garlic to cooker insert and stir to coat. Add sauerkraut, potatoes, juniper berries, if using, and caraway seeds; season with 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. pepper and stir to combine.", "Tuck in bay leaves, then push bacon down into mixture. Set ribs on top and season with 1 tsp. salt. Prick each sausage with a fork in a couple of places and layer over ribs. Pour in wine. Lock on lid, making sure steam release valve is in the proper position. Select ""Manual"" and program for 13 minutes at high pressure.", "As soon as the time has elapsed, turn off cooker, ""Quick Release"" the steam, and unlock lid. The ribs and bacon should be tender when pierced with a small sharp knife.", "Transfer meat to a cutting board and sauerkraut and potatoes to a platter. Cut bacon into 1/2"" slices, each sausage into 3 or 4 pieces (the skins might have burst but that's fine), and pork into individual ribs. Set meat on top of sauerkraut and potatoes. Serve with mustard and cornichons alongside."]

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. smoked slab bacon, cut crosswise into 4 pieces, 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil or rendered goose or duck fat, 1/2 head savoy cabbage, thinly sliced, 2 onions, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Instant Pot Choucroute Garnie 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.

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Instant Pot Choucroute Garnie

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Variations & substitutions

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