Jims Pig & Kraut Recipe

Name: Jims Pig & Kraut
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 red onion, thinly slice; 1 carrot, chopped; 1 (28 1/2 ounce) jar Bavarian-style sweet sauerkraut; 10 coriander seeds; 10 black peppercorns; 5 juniper berries; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth; 1 tablespoon liquid smoke; 1 cup dry white wine or 1 cup dry vermouth; 3 lbs smoked ham hocks; 12 lb chopped bacon; 2 lbs assorted sausages (bratwurst, Kielbasa)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 red onion, thinly slice
1 carrot, chopped
1 (28 1/2 ounce) jar Bavarian-style sweet sauerkraut
10 coriander seeds
10 black peppercorns
5 juniper berries
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
1 tablespoon liquid smoke
1 cup dry white wine or 1 cup dry vermouth
3 lbs smoked ham hocks
12 lb chopped bacon
2 lbs assorted sausages (bratwurst, Kielbasa)

1
In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium/high heat.
2
Saute carrot and onion until they begin to brown, add the garlic, saute 2 more minutes.
3
Add the sauerkraut, coriander seeds, peppercorns, juniper berries, bay leaves, thyme, liquid smoke, broth and wine; bring to a boil over medium high heat.
4
Lower the heat to a simmer, add the ham hocks and bacon, cover the meat with the kraut, place the cover on the pot and cook for 2 hrs (stirring occasionally).
5
Add the sausages and simmer for 2 more hours.
6
Dig in and enjoy.
7
Rye bread and German beer is good with this dish and a little Asbach afterwards.

8198

kcal

Calories

614

Fat

Carbs

575

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, chopped, 1 red onion, thinly slice, 1 carrot, chopped, and more.

Yes, Jims Pig & Kraut falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Jims Pig & Kraut

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