Choucroute Garni

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Choucroute Garni

Serves: 10


	Ingredients 4 lbs refrigerated sauerkraut, rinsed well and drained 2 large onions, peeled and coarsely chopped 1/2 cup chopped parsley 10 black peppercorns 4 whole cloves 4 cups chicken broth 1/2 lb ham, cubed 1 lb bratwurst, sliced 1/2 lb bacon, diced 3 carrots, pared and sliced 2 bay leaves 10 juniper berries 3 cups fruity white wine; Riesling or Mosel 1 lb boneless pork loin, cubed 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced 2 tart green apples, cored and coarsely chopped

Method

In a large Dutch oven, or other kettle with lid, slowly cook bacon with carrots and onion over medium heat, stirring occasionally, about 8-10 minutes. Place parsley, bay leaves, peppercorns, juniper berries and cloves in cheesecloth bag or large tea strainer. Add to pot along with sauerkraut, wine and broth. Bring to a boil; cover and simmer for 1 hour. Add pork loin, ham, sausage, and bratwurst; simmer another hour. Add apples and simmer for 20 minutes more. Serve.

Photo and Recipe Courtesy of The National Pork Board.