ALSATIAN CHOUCROUTE GARNI
Choucroute garni combines the smoky flavors of several sorts of sausage, pork butt, and thick-cut bacon with the pungent perfume of sauerkraut, bay leav es, juniper berries, and caraway seeds.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Make a spice bundle: Place spices, bay leaves, and garlic on a square of cheesecloth; tie into bundle with kitchen twine.
- Heat oil in a very large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Add bacon, pork butt, and spice bundle. Cover with sauerkraut. Add wine and enough water to come 1 inch below sauerkraut. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover, and simmer 45 minutes.
- Add potatoes and carrots. Cover; cook until almost tender, about 20 minutes.
- Using a skewer or the tip of a paring knife, poke a few holes into each sausage to prevent them from bursting. Place kielbasa in a dry skillet over medium heat. Cook, turning often, until browned, about 8 minutes. Put all sausages into the Dutch oven; cover, and cook until heated through, about 15 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer sausages and vegetables to a plate. Drain sauerkraut, and arrange on a serving platter. Arrange sausages and vegetables on top. Garnish with parsley, and serve with mustards.
CHOUCROUTE GARNIE à L'ALSACIENNE (ALSATIAN BRAISED SAUERKRAUT WITH MIXED MEATS AND SAUSAGES) RECIPE
Meat and sauerkraut: It's a combo we all know and love, but no version takes it to such exalted heights as Alsatian choucroute garnie. Making it requires knowing a thing or two about all the cuts of meat involved and how best to handle them. This recipe will ensure that your lean cuts don't dry out and that your tough ones become meltingly tender.
Provided by Daniel Gritzer
Time 4h15m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C). In a large Dutch oven, heat 1/4 cup (60ml) goose fat (or duck fat, lard, or oil) over medium-low heat until shimmering. Add onions and cook, stirring often, until softened but not browned, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, Cook Pork Loin: Place pork loin in a small ovenproof skillet or on a rimmed baking sheet and cook on a separate rack in oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted in center registers 120°F (49°C), about 1 hour. Set aside.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1074 kcal, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 239 mg, Fiber 10 g, Protein 72 g, SaturatedFat 24 g, Sodium 5448 mg, Sugar 9 g, Fat 66 g, ServingSize Serves 8 to 10, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
CHOUCROUTE GARNI
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large Dutch oven or oven-proof pot with lid, saute the bacon until browned. Remove the bacon and all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease. Brown the bratwurst and the pork chops on all sides, then set them aside. Add the onion and saute until translucent. Add the sauerkraut and saute 5 minutes. Add the potato, caraway seeds, juniper berries and the brown sugar and stir to combine. Place the browned bratwurst and pork chops on top of the sauerkraut mixture. Add the chicken stock, Riesling and water. Place lid on top and bake for 45 minutes.
ALSATIAN CHOUCROUTE
Provided by Food Network
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Wash sauerkraut thoroughly, put aside. In a rondeau melt the duck fat and saute the onion until tender, add garlic bay leaves, juniper berries and thyme. Saute until golden brown, deglaze with Reisling wine. Add 1/2 of the sauerkraut, place bacon slab and ham shanks in the middle and then top with remaining sauerkraut. Pour chicken stock over making sure it covers the sauerkraut (if not enough, add water). Cover the pan with foil and place in a preheated 350 degrees oven for 1 1/2 hours. Wash red bliss potatoes and steam whole for 30 to 40 minutes. Peel potatoes and set aside. Cut sausages in half and warm in boiling water. Place pork chops in oven to warm. Take sauerkraut out of the oven and remove bacon and ham shanks. Slice the bacon in half. Remove pork chops out of oven. Place sauerkraut in the center of a large oval tray, place all meats around sauerkraut, place bacon and ham shanks, on top of sauerkraut. Place warm potatoes around with the meat, Serve Dijon mustard on the side.
CHOUCROUTE GARNIE A L'ALSACIENNE (ALSATIAN PORK W/SAUERKRAUT)
Make and share this Choucroute Garnie a L'alsacienne (Alsatian Pork W/Sauerkraut) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Member 610488
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cook and stir bacon and onion in Dutch oven or 12-inch skillet until bacon is crisp; drain. Stir in sauerkraut and brown sugar. Add potatoes and apples.
- Tie juniper berries, peppercorns, cloves, parsley and bay leaf in cheesecloth bag or place in tea ball; add to sauerkraut.
- Add pork chops and frankfurters. Pour chicken broth over meat.
- Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer until meat is done and potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes. Remove spice bag.
- Remove sauerkraut, potatoes and apples to large platter with slotted spoon. Arrange meat around edge.
CHOUCROUTE GARNIE
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories dinner, casseroles, main course
Time 3h30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Drain sauerkraut, reserving juice. Rinse in two changes of cold water, wring out well, and set aside. Heat oven to 325 degrees.
- In a large casserole,at least 5 quarts,cook salt pork or bacon over medium heat until golden. Remove,draining well.Leave fat in casserole. Add onions and carrots, and saute until soft. Add garlic and apple, and cook, stirring, several minutes. Add sauerkraut, and return pork or bacon to casserole, tucking it into sauerkraut. Add stock and wine. Bring to a simmer.
- Add bay leaf, peppercorns, cloves and juniper berries. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover,and bake 2 hours.
- Tuck sausages into sauerkraut. If sauerkraut looks dry, add stock. If sauerkraut needs more bite, add a little reserved juice. Cover,and bake 20 minutes.
- Place smoked pork on sauerkraut. Cut ham slices in half, and add them to top. Cover with parchment cut to fit inside casserole and placed directly on ingredients. Cover pot,and return to oven 15 minutes.
- While meats cook, simmer potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain.
- Serve choucroute directly from casserole, placing potatoes on top first. Or spread sauerkraut on a platter, and top with meats and potatoes. Serve with mustard.
CHOUCROUTE GARNIE
Categories Pork Potato Bake Sauté Super Bowl White Wine Fall Winter Oktoberfest Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Place ham hocks in large saucepan. Add enough water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until meat is very tender, about 2 hours. Transfer hocks to medium bowl. Boil broth until reduced to 2 cups, about 15 minutes. Remove meat from bones; discard bones. Place hock meat in medium bowl. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover hock meat and broth separately; chill.)
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Heat heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add bratwurst and bacon. Sauté until bacon is crisp and bratwurst is brown, about 10 minutes. Place in bowl with hock meat.
- Add onions, spices and bay leaves to same pot. Sauté until onions are tender, about 5 minutes. Add apples; sauté 2 minutes. Mix in sauerkraut. Add all meats; press to submerge. Add reserved broth and wine. Boil 10 minutes. Cover choucroute and bake 1 1/2 hours.
- Meanwhile, cook potatoes in pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 18 minutes. Drain; cool slightly. Cut potatoes in half. Dip cut sides into parsley. Arrange sauerkraut and meats on platter. Surround with potatoes. Serve with mustards and horseradish.
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The Origins of Alsatian Choucroute Garni
Alsatian Choucroute Garni is the quintessential dish of the Alsace region in France. Its origins can be traced back to the 16th century when sauerkraut became a popular food in the region. Sauerkraut was a staple food in Alsace because it could be stored for long periods of time and provided much-needed nutrients during the harsh winter months. Over time, locals began to add different meats to the sauerkraut, creating a hearty and delicious dish that became known as Choucroute Garni. The dish became so popular that it was soon adopted as a staple meal in the region, and to this day, it remains a beloved dish both in Alsace and all over France.What Makes Alsatian Choucroute Garni So Special?
The sauerkraut used in Alsatian Choucroute Garni is a special variety that is fermented for several weeks, giving it a unique tangy flavor. The sauerkraut is then cooked with a variety of meats, including smoked ham, sausages, and pork belly, which are all simmered together with onions, garlic, and herbs. The dish is typically served with boiled potatoes, which are used to soak up all of the delicious juices from the sauerkraut and meats. The combination of flavors and textures makes Alsatian Choucroute Garni a comforting and satisfying meal that has stood the test of time.How to Make Alsatian Choucroute Garni at Home
Making Alsatian Choucroute Garni at home is easy and requires only a few simple ingredients. Here are the ingredients needed:- 1 large jar of sauerkraut
- 6 smoked sausages
- 1 pound of smoked ham
- 1 pound of pork belly
- 2 onions, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon of juniper berries
- 1 tablespoon of caraway seeds
- 1 tablespoon of black pepper
- 1 cup of dry white wine
- 4 cups of chicken stock
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 pound of boiled potatoes, peeled and halved
- Salt to taste