Slow Cooker Choucroute Recipe

Name: Slow Cooker Choucroute
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large onion, peeled, root end left intact and quartered; 4 whole cloves; 8 oz thick sliced smoked or pepper bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces; 2 lbs sauerkraut, rinsed and drained; 1 garlic head, halved; 4 sprigs fresh thyme; 4 sprigs fresh parsley; 2 bay leaves; 2 smoked pork chops(1 inch thick); 1 lb kielbasa, cut diagonally into 2 inch pieces; 2 baking apples, cored and cut into large chunks; 1 lb small red skinned potatoes, scrubbed; 1 1/2 cups dry white wine; 1/4 cup gin; Pumpernickle rye bread, mustard, horseradish, and cornichons for serving

Servings: persons

1 large onion, peeled, root end left intact and quartered
4 whole cloves
8 oz thick sliced smoked or pepper bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 lbs sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
1 garlic head, halved
4 sprigs fresh thyme
4 sprigs fresh parsley
2 bay leaves
2 smoked pork chops(1 inch thick)
1 lb kielbasa, cut diagonally into 2 inch pieces
2 baking apples, cored and cut into large chunks
1 lb small red skinned potatoes, scrubbed
1 1/2 cups dry white wine
1/4 cup gin
Pumpernickle rye bread, mustard, horseradish, and cornichons for serving

1
Stud each onion quarter with a clove.
2
Layer the bacon,sauerkraut,garlic,onion quarters, herb sprigs, bay leaves, pork chops kielbasa, apples and potatoes in the slow cooker in the order listed, then pour the wine and gin over the top.
3
Cover the cooker and set it on low.
4
Cook until the pork is falling off the bones and the potatoes are fork tender, at least 6 hours and up to 8 hours.
5
Arrange the meats, potatoes, onions, garlic and sauerkraut on a large platter.
6
serve with pumpernickle rye bread, mustards, cornichons and horse radish.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large onion, peeled, root end left intact and quartered, 4 whole cloves, 8 oz thick sliced smoked or pepper bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces, 2 lbs sauerkraut, rinsed and drained, and more.

Yes, Slow Cooker Choucroute 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.

Slow Cooker Choucroute

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