Choucroute Garnie
French

Choucroute Garnie

A symphony of hearty meats and tangy sauerkraut that warms the soul with each bite.

SauerkrautSauerkraut
Pork BellyPork Belly
Smoked Pork ShoulderSmoked Pork Shoulder
FrankfurterFrankfurter
BratwurstBratwurst
RieslingRiesling
Medium2.5 hours

Where it comes from

Hailing from Alsace, this dish embodies the hearty, rustic spirit of the region, where the terroir yields exceptional cabbage and pork, creating a perfect marriage of flavors that echo the region's Germanic influences.

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How it's made

5 steps · Show
55 min active · 90 min waiting
  1. 1
    10 min

    Rinse the sauerkraut under cold water to mellow its tartness, then squeeze out excess moisture. In a large pot, cook chopped onion with juniper berries and bay leaf until the onion is soft and aromatic.

  2. 2
    5 min

    Add the sauerkraut to the pot, stirring to combine with the onion mixture. Pour in the Riesling, letting the wine's fruity aroma envelop the kraut.

  3. 3
    10 min

    Nestle the pork belly and smoked pork shoulder into the sauerkraut. Cover and simmer gently until the meats are tender and flavors meld, about 90 minutes.

  4. 4
    10 min

    Add the Frankfurter and Bratwurst, tucking them into the sauerkraut. Cook until heated through, the sausages plump and juicy.

  5. 5
    20 min

    Boil whole potatoes separately until tender, then serve alongside the choucroute, offering a hearty, comforting contrast.

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