SLOW COOKER CHOUCROUTE

SLOW COOKER CHOUCROUTE image

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

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

Steps:

Stud each onion quarter with a clove. 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. Cover the cooker and set it on low. Cook until the pork is falling off the bones and the potatoes are fork tender, at least 6 hours and up to 8 hours. Arrange the meats, potatoes, onions, garlic and sauerkraut on a large platter. serve with pumpernickle rye bread, mustards, cornichons and horse radish.