Modern Choucroute for a Crowd Recipe

Name: Modern Choucroute for a Crowd
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds kale, stemmed; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 6 medium carrots, thinly sliced; 3 medium onions, thinly sliced; 5 pounds sauerkraut, lightly rinsed and squeezed dry; 12 juniper berries; 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds; Salt and freshly ground pepper; Twelve 6- to 8-ounce smoked pork chops (see Note); 12 mild white sausages, such as bockwurst (2 pounds); 1 pound cooked garlic sausage or kielbasa, cut into 12 pieces; 1 bottle Riesling

Servings: persons

3 pounds kale, stemmed
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 medium carrots, thinly sliced
3 medium onions, thinly sliced
5 pounds sauerkraut, lightly rinsed and squeezed dry
12 juniper berries
1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Twelve 6- to 8-ounce smoked pork chops (see Note)
12 mild white sausages, such as bockwurst (2 pounds)
1 pound cooked garlic sausage or kielbasa, cut into 12 pieces
1 bottle Riesling

1
Preheat the oven to 350.
2
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the kale until just tender, about 4 minutes.
3
Drain in a colander and rinse under cold water.
4
Squeeze the kale dry and chop coarsely.
5
In a large deep casserole, heat the olive oil.
6
Add the carrots and onions and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened but not browned, about 7 minutes.
7
Add the kale and cook, stirring, until heated through, about 3 minutes.
8
Add the sauerkraut, juniper and caraway and mix.
9
Season with salt and pepper.
10
Remove from the heat.
11
Generously butter a roasting pan and arrange the pork chops in a single layer.
12
Spread the sauerkraut mixture over the chops and tuck in the white and garlic sausages.
13
Pour the Riesling over all and cover tightly with foil.
14
Bake the choucroute for about 2 hours, or until piping hot throughout.
15
Serve at once.

475

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pounds kale, stemmed, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 6 medium carrots, thinly sliced, 3 medium onions, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Modern Choucroute for a Crowd falls under the General 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Modern Choucroute for a Crowd

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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