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Choucroute Garni
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This is a simpler, quicker version of a classic dish from Alsace.
Yield : 6-8 servings
Prep Time : 30 mins
Cooking Time : 3 hrs
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp rendered duck fat or vegetable oil
- 9 oz (250g) ham steak, diced, bone discarded
- 1½ lb (674g) pork spare ribs, cut into ribs
- 2 onions, chopped
- 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 6 whole black peppercorns, lightly crushed
- 6 juniper berries, lightly crushed
- Large sprig of thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 lb (900g) fresh sauerkraut, thoroughly rinsed and drained
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1¼ cups lager beer or Riesling wine
- 12 small new potatoes, scrubbed
- 1 lb (450g) smoked sausage, such as bratwurst, cut into 6 portions
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Chopped parsley, to garnish
Special Equipment:
- Large flameproof casserole
Directions
1. Heat 2 tbsp of the fat in a large flameproof casserole over medium heat. In batches, add the ham and spare ribs and cook, turning occasionally, about 5 minutes, until browned. Transfer to a plate. Add the onion to the casserole and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
2. Add the apples, garlic, peppercorns, juniper berries, thyme, and bay leaves. Stir in the sauerkraut. Return the ham and spare ribs to the casserole and stir in the stock and beer. Bring to a simmer. Cover tightly and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 2 hours.
3. Add the potatoes, pushing them into the sauerkraut, then cover and continue cooking for about 50 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tbsp fat in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, turning, about 5 minutes, until browned.
5. Spoon onto a platter and arrange the sausages on top. Sprinkle with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Good with hot mustard or horseradish on the side, and a glass of cold beer or Riesling to drink.
© 2008 Dorling Kindersley
Note from Cookstr's Editors
Nutritional information is based on 8 servings, includes 1/2 teaspoon of added salt, but does not include chopped parsley to garnish.
Nutritional Information
Nutrients per serving
652 kcal
9 % daily value
86 % daily value
0 % daily value
2156 mg
110 mg
39 g
11 g
9 g
56 g
98 mg
1911 mg
8 g
28 g
27 % daily value
