Shortcut Choucroute

Published February 23, 1999

Total Time
2 hours
Rating
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Ingredients

Yield:6 servings
  • 3 pounds sauerkraut

  • 1 large onion, chopped

  • 10 juniper berries

  • 2 cups dry white wine, preferably Alsatian riesling

  • 1 pound slab bacon, in one piece

  • 1 pound kielbasa or other dark sausage

  • 3 bratwursts or other light sausages

  • 3 smoked loin pork chops

  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Ingredient Substitution Guide
Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)

19 grams carbs; 180 milligrams cholesterol; 852 calories; 24 grams monosaturated fat; 10 grams polyunsaturated fat; 20 grams saturated fat; 60 grams fat; 9 grams fiber; 2776 milligrams sodium; 47 grams protein; 6 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Wash sauerkraut, and drain well.Combine with onion, juniper berries and wine in a large skillet or broad pot. Add enough water to come about two-thirds of the way up the side of the sauerkraut (in some pots,the wine may provide enough liquid). Turn heat to high and bring to a boil.

  2. Step 2

    Lower heat, and nestle the bacon in the sauerkraut. Cover,and cook 1 hour; then, add sausages and pork chops,Recover,and cook another 30 to 45 minutes.Sauerkraut should be tender but retain some crunch.Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  3. Step 3

    Cut meat into pieces and serve on platter with sauerkraut, hot mustard on the side.

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