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Choucroute Garnie à L'Alsacienne (Alsatian Braised Sauerkraut With Mixed Meats And Sausages) Recipe

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4h 15m

This Choucroute Garnie recipe combines braised sauerkraut with mixed meats and sausages for a traditional Alsatian dish. Flavored with white wine, homemade chicken stock, and a variety of pork products, this hearty meal is perfect for a comforting and flavorful dinner.

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(Servings: 10)

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1 pound (450g) boneless pork loin

1 pound (450g) boneless pork shoulder

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons (90ml) lard, goose fat, duck fat, or vegetable oil, divided

2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced (about 12 ounces; 350g total)

2 cups (480ml) dry white wine, such as Riesling or Silvaner (see note)

1 cup (240ml) homemade chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth

1 cheesecloth sachet containing 2 crushed medium cloves garlic, 10 juniper berries, 2 cloves, 1/2 teaspoon caraway seed, and 2 bay leaves

1 pound (450g) slab bacon

1 ham hock (about 3/4 pound; 340g)

1 (8-ounce; 225g) piece salt pork from the belly or side (not fatback; optional)

5 pounds (2.25kg) good-quality store-bought or homemade sauerkraut, drained

1 1/2 pounds (680g) mixed French- and/or German-style emulsified sausages, such as frankfurters, bratwurst, weisswurst, boudin blanc, boudin noir, or knackwurst

2 smoked pork chops (about 1 1/4 pounds; 560g total)

5 small Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, halved, and simmered in salted water until tender

2 tablespoons (30ml) kirsch (cherry brandy; optional)

Nutrition Facts

Calories

1,385kcal

69%
Fat

90g

4%
Saturated Fat

32g

1%
Carbohydrates

6g

0%
Fiber

1g

0%
Sugar

2g

0%
Protein

112g

5%
Cholesterol

273mg

13%
Sodium

1,792mg

89%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Choucroute Garnie à L'Alsacienne (Alsatian Braised Sauerkraut With Mixed Meats And Sausages) Recipe

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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