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CHOUCROUTE GARNI



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This is a super-tasty one-pot meal with Savoy cabbage as the star. A delectable braised family meal, featuring succulent German garlic sausage

Provided by Tom Kerridge

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Supper

Time 2h5m

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 onions , sliced
200ml white wine
100ml white wine vinegar
1 tbsp thyme leaves
1 star anise
1 tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp black peppercorns
2 carrots , diagonally sliced
2 celery sticks , peeled to remove the stringy part and cut into 4
8 garlic cloves
1 medium Savoy cabbage , cut into 8 wedges
6 German garlic sausages (or good-quality chipolatas)
400g whole piece of smoked bacon , skin removed and cut into large chunks
400ml chicken stock
mashed potato , to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 160C/140C fan/ gas 3. Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large flameproof casserole dish or heavy-based pan. Fry the onions for 10-15 mins until soft. Add the wine and vinegar, along with the herbs and spices, and reduce to a glaze.
  • Add the carrots, celery and garlic to the pan, mix well, then lay the wedges of cabbage on top. Snuggle the sausages and bacon between the cabbage chunks before pouring over the stock. Put the pan on the heat, bring to a simmer, then cover with a lid and cook in the oven for 1 hr 30 mins, stirring halfway through.
  • Once cooked, serve in bowls with mashed potato, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 736 calories, Fat 49 grams fat, SaturatedFat 21 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 23 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 17 grams sugar, Fiber 11 grams fiber, Protein 36 grams protein, Sodium 4.6 milligram of sodium

ALSATIAN CHOUCROUTE GARNI



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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

1 teaspoon whole coriander seeds
1 teaspoon whole juniper berries
4 whole cloves
1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon whole caraway seeds
2 dried bay leaves
6 garlic cloves, crushed
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1 pound double-smoked bacon, cut into 1-inch-thick slices
1/2 pound fresh bacon or salt pork (in 1 piece)
1 1/4 pounds smoked pork butt, sliced crosswise into 1-inch-thick pieces
4 pounds fresh sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
1 bottle (750 mL) dry Riesling
8 medium red or Yukon gold potatoes, or a combination (about 1 1/2 pounds total), peeled if desired
8 small carrots, peeled
3 coarse-textured smoked pork sausages, such as Hungarian kielbasa, bauerwurst, or smoked bratwurst (12 ounces total)
3 fine-textured pork-and-beef sausages, such as knockwurst or frankfurters (12 ounces total)
3 mild-spiced fine-textured white vealand-pork sausages, such as weisswurst or bockwurst (12 ounces total)
Fresh parsley sprigs, for garnish
Variety of mustards, for serving

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.

HOMEMADE CHOUCROUTE GARNI



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This feast of earthy flavors will make guests feel welcome. Serve it with grainy mustard, crusty bread, and bottles of dark beer.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 23

5 or 6 pounds drained sauerkraut
25 whole black peppercorns
1 1/2 teaspoons coriander seeds
5 whole cloves
15 juniper berries
6 fresh sprigs flat-leaf parsley
4 sprigs fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
1/2 cup goose fat
4 medium onions, sliced 1/8-inch thick
1 1/2 cups Riesling or other dry white wine
2 cups homemade or canned low-sodium chicken broth, skimmed of fat
1 slab (1 1/2 pounds) dry-salted bacon, rinsed and dried
1 slab (1 1/2 pounds) smoked bacon
2 dry-salted pig's knuckles, (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1 pound smoked pork butt
3 carrots, peeled
1/4 cup finely minced garlic
2 teaspoons salt
8 small red potatoes, peeled
4 white veal sausages (weisswurst or bockwurst; about 4 ounces each)
4 smoked country sausages (bauerwurst; about 4 ounces each)
4 knackwurst sausages (about 4 ounces each)

Steps:

  • Place sauerkraut in a colander set in the sink; rinse with warm water, and drain.
  • Make bouquet garni: Place peppercorns, coriander seeds, cloves, juniper berries, parsley, thyme, and bay leaves on square of cheesecloth; tie with kitchen twine.
  • Melt goose fat in very large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add sliced onions; cook, stirring frequently, until onions are translucent but not brown, about 10 minutes.
  • Add wine, chicken stock, and 2 cups water to Dutch oven; stir to combine. Add dry-salted bacon, smoked bacon, pig's knuckles, pork butt, carrots, garlic, salt, and bouquet garni. Lay washed and drained sauerkraut on top of mixture in Dutch oven. Add enough cold water to bring liquid to 1 inch below sauerkraut. Cover, increase heat to high, and bring liquid to boil. Reduce heat to low; cook at strong simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
  • Add potatoes; simmer, covered, until potatoes are just becoming tender, about 30 minutes more. Add sausages; simmer, covered, until heated through, about 10 minutes more.
  • Remove bouquet garni and discard. To serve choucroute garni on platter, remove meat, potatoes, and carrots from Dutch oven. Drain sauerkraut, and place in middle of serving platter. Slice bacon and pork butt. Arrange meat, potatoes, and carrots around sauerkraut on platter.

CHOUCROUTE GARNI



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Provided by Food Network

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 pounds fresh sauerkraut
1/3 cup chopped bacon
4 squares of bacon rind, 1 1/2-inches each (optional)
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 bottle dry white wine
2 tablespoons juniper berries
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
4 cloves
12 ounce chunk of unsmoked bacon
4 each of 4 different sausages (frankfurter, bratwurst, knockwurst, etc.)
1 smoked veal tongue

Steps:

  • Immerse the sauerkraut in a large bowl filled with cold water, and soak for 15 minutes.
  • While sauerkraut is soaking, place the chopped bacon and the optional bacon rind in a heavy, oven proof pot over high heat. Saute for 1 minute. Turn heat to medium-low, add the garlic and saute for another minute.
  • Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Squeeze the sauerkraut dry, reserving 1 cup of the soaking water and add the sauerkraut to the pot. Stir well to blend with bacon. Add the reserved cup of soaking water, the white wine, the juniper berries, the peppercorns and the cloves. Bring to boil on top of stove and boil until the liquid has almost evaporated (about 20-30 minutes).
  • Imbed the meats in the sauerkraut, cover the pot and cook in the oven until the meats are hot, about 30 minutes. Serve on a large platter.

CHOUCROUTE GARNI



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This recipe for lovely choucroute garni, perfect for a large gathering, is courtesy of Pierre Schadelin.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 21

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 onions, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, crushed
8 pounds sauerkraut, rinsed and dried
1 (4-pound) smoked pork loin, halved
3 pounds fresh pork belly
1 (2 1/2-to-3-pound) smoked pork butt, halved
2 pounds double-smoked slab bacon
2 pounds apple-smoked slab bacon
8 whole cloves
3 dried bay leaves
12 juniper berries
1 teaspoon whole cumin seeds
1 1/2 (750 milliliters) bottles dry Riesling wine
8 weisswurst sausage
8 saucisses de Strasbourg
8 large saucisses de Toulouse or Anduille sausage
15 medium Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
Coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for serving
Dijon mustard, for serving
Whole-grain mustard, for serving

Steps:

  • In a 24-quart pot with a lid, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and cook, stirring, until soft and translucent. Add sauerkraut, and stir to combine; transfer half of the mixture to a large bowl.
  • Place pork loin, pork belly, pork butt, and both bacons in pot; top with reserved sauerkraut mixture. Place cloves, bay leaves, juniper berries, and cumin in a piece of cheesecloth; tie with a piece of kitchen twine to enclose. Add to pot along with wine, and bring to a boil. Immediately reduce to a simmer and cover; cook until meats are cooked through and tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Add all sausages to pot, and cook until warmed through, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, place potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Generously salt water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook until potatoes are easily pierced with the tip of a sharp knife. Drain.
  • To serve, place mound of sauerkraut in the center of a large platter. Slice meats and add to platter along with potatoes; garnish with parsley and serve with mustards.

SOUTHERN SMOKED CHOUCROUTE GARNI



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

6 potatoes
6 turnips
Braised Sauerkraut, recipe follows
2 veal sausages, cured and smoked, recipe follows
6 ounces pork loin, cured and smoked, recipe follows
1 (8-ounce) slab bacon
8 ounces country ham
1 ham hock
Chicken stock, or water, if needed
2 pounds sauerkraut (homemade or store bought)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large onions, sliced
1 cup Riesling
1 quart chicken stock
Caraway seeds
Bay leaves
Freshly ground black pepper
Salt, only if necessary
1 pound brown sugar
5 pounds kosher salt
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt peter (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Cut the potatoes and turnips and steam them until al dente. Warm the sauerkraut and bury the meats in the sauerkraut. Bring to a simmer and braise for 30 minutes covered in the oven until everything is cooked through. Add chicken stock or water as necessary to keep moistened during the cooking process.
  • Rinse the sauerkraut of most of the salt in repeated cold-water washings. In the olive oil, sweat the onions until translucent. Add the wine and reduce. Add the sauerkraut and seasonings and cook to coat with the wine. Add the chicken stock, caraway seeds, bay leaves and pepper and simmer until most of the liquid is reduced. Adjust the seasoning with salt if necessary.
  • Yield: 4 to 6 servings
  • Mix the sugars and salts together, then spread a layer in a pan. Place your pork, duck or other meat to be smoked on top of the cure and sprinkle more on top until completely covered. Let stand for 20 to 30 minutes, then rinse all the sugar/salt off, pat dry and smoke in a stovetop smoker.
  • Yield: 6 pounds

SIMPLIFIED CHOUCROUTE GARNI FOR CROCK POT (PORK CHOPS&SAUERK



Simplified Choucroute Garni for Crock Pot (Pork Chops&sauerk image

This is a much more simple and quick version of this dish. Don't be afraid of the sauerkraut it mellows after a long period of cooking. I photocopied this recipe from Family Circle Mag. My hubby and I loved it, it's a keeper. SOOOO Easy, I put it on in the morning before church and didn't touch it until dinner. My pork chops were not able to be sliced as per directions though (they were so tender they fell right apart!).

Provided by PeytonandKaylansMama

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 4h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt (I like kosher)
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 large potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (about 1 1/2 pounds)
4 large boneless pork chops (about 1 1/2 pounds)
2 tart apples, peeled, cored, sliced
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans sauerkraut, undrained
1/2 lb kielbasa, sliced
1/2 cup slightly sweet white wine (Riesling)
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed

Steps:

  • In small bowl, mix seasoning, salt and pepper. (I didn't measure these, I just seasoned each layer with a little sprinkle of each).
  • Coat slow cooker with nonstick spray. Layer potatoes, pork chops, kielbasa, apples and sauerkraut (in that order). Season each layer with spice mix. Pour wine over top of sauerkraut.
  • Cook 4 hours on high or 8 hours on low. Stir in thawed peas and cook additional 30 minutes.
  • remove pork chops and cut each into thick slices against the grain. Stir back into mixture and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421.3, Fat 14.7, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 80.7, Sodium 1208, Carbohydrate 41.2, Fiber 8.9, Sugar 10.1, Protein 29.2

CHOUCROUTE GARNI



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Yield serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 teaspoon whole coriander seeds
1 teaspoon whole juniper berries
4 whole cloves
1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon whole caraway seeds
2 dried bay leaves
6 garlic cloves, crushed
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1 pound double-smoked bacon, cut into 1-inch-thick slices
1/2 pound fresh bacon or salt pork (in 1 piece)
1 1/4 pounds smoked pork butt, sliced crosswise into 1-inch-thick pieces
4 pounds fresh sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
1 bottle (750 ml) dry Riesling
8 medium red or Yukon Gold potatoes, or a combination (about 1 1/2 pounds total), peeled if desired
8 small carrots, peeled
3 coarse-textured smoked pork sausages, such as Hungarian kielbasa, bauerwurst, or smoked bratwurst (12 ounces total)
3 fine-textured pork-and-beef sausages, such as knockwurst or frankfurters (12 ounces total)
3 mild-spiced fine-textured white veal-and-pork sausages, such as weisswurst or bockwurst (12 ounces total)
Fresh parsley sprigs, for garnish
Variety of mustards, for serving

Steps:

  • Make a spice bundle: Place spices, bay leaves, and garlic on a square of cheesecloth; tie into a 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; 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; serve with mustards.

CHOUCROUTE GARNI A LA JUIVE



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Categories     Beef     Dinner

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 lbs sauerkraut
3 tablespoons goose schmaltz or duck schmaltz or vegetable oil
1/4 lb pastrami or smoked goose breast, diced
1 medium onion, peeled and sliced thin
1 whole onion, peeled
2 cups dry white wine (Alsatian)
2 cups water
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon juniper berries
1 tablespoon caraway seeds
2 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
4 whole cloves
fresh ground pepper
6 medium potatoes, peeled, washed and quartered
2 lbs cooked corned beef
6 kosher frankfurters or sausages
mustard (optional)
horseradish sauce (optional)

Steps:

  • Wash the sauerkraut in cold water. Drain. Then wash it a second time, in very hot water. Drain again. Squeeze the water out of the sauerkraut In a heavy-bottomed oven-proof pot, melt the goose or duck fat. Add the pastrami or goose breast and the diced onions. Sauté for a few minutes. Do not brown. Add the wine, 1 cup of the water, and 1 of the bay leaves. Place the remaining bay leaf, half the juniper berries, and the caraway seeds in a piece of cheesecloth. Peel and smash the garlic cloves and place on top. Tie with a string and place in the pan. Peel the remaining onion and stick the 4 cloves into the outer layer. Place in the heavy pan. Add the sauerkraut, pepper, and the potatoes to the pot. Add more wine and/or water as needed for the liquid to go half way up the pan. Bring to a boil. . Add the corned beef to the sauerkraut, return to the oven and cook for 15 minutes. Then add the frankfurters to the sauerkraut. Bring to a simmer, but not a boil. To serve, put the sauerkraut in the center of a serving plate. Slice the corned beef against the grain and arrange it on top. Surround the sauerkraut with the frankfurters and the potatoes. Accompany this choucroute garni with mustard and horseradish sauce.

CHOUCROUTE GARNI A LA JUIVE



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This is a kosher variant of Choucroute Garni that I have yet to try but that sounds tasty. Times are estimated and do not include cooking time for the corned beef. If you have difficulty locating juniper berries, you can get them from Penzey's Spices at www.penzeys.com. For the wine, I'd suggest using a dry Riesling or a Pinot Gris--something along those lines.

Provided by Halcyon Eve

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h50m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 lbs sauerkraut
3 tablespoons duck schmaltz or 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 lb pastrami or 1/4 lb smoked goose breast, diced
1 medium onion, peeled and sliced thin
1 whole onion, peeled
2 cups dry white wine (Alsatian)
2 cups water
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon juniper berries
1 tablespoon caraway seed
2 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
4 whole cloves
fresh ground pepper
6 medium potatoes, peeled, washed and quartered
2 lbs cooked corned beef
6 kosher frankfurters or 6 sausages
mustard (optional)
horseradish sauce (optional)

Steps:

  • Wash the sauerkraut in cold water. Drain. Then wash it a second time, in very hot water. Drain again. Squeeze the water out of the sauerkraut by forming it into balls and pressing it between your hands.
  • In a heavy-bottomed oven-proof pot, melt the goose or duck fat. Add the pastrami or goose breast and the sliced onions. Sauté for a few minutes. Do not brown. Add the wine, 1 cup of the water, and 1 of the bay leaves.
  • Place the remaining bay leaf, the juniper berries, and the caraway seeds in a piece of cheesecloth. Peel and smash the garlic cloves and place on top. Tie with a string and place in the pan.
  • Peel the remaining onion and stick the 4 cloves into the outer layer. Place in the heavy pan. Add the sauerkraut, pepper, and the potatoes to the pot. Add more wine and/or water as needed for the liquid to go half way up the pan. Bring to a boil.
  • Preheat the oven to 325°F Cover the pot and transfer to the preheated oven, and cook for an hour.
  • Add the corned beef to the sauerkraut, return to the oven and cook for 15 minutes. Then add the frankfurters to the sauerkraut. Bring to a simmer, but not a boil.
  • To serve, put the sauerkraut in the center of a serving plate. Slice the corned beef against the grain and arrange it on top. Surround the sauerkraut with the frankfurters and the potatoes. Accompany this choucroute garni with mustard and horseradish sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 684.3, Fat 37.3, SaturatedFat 12.8, Cholesterol 141.7, Sodium 3307.7, Carbohydrate 44.2, Fiber 11.3, Sugar 7.1, Protein 33.5

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