CHOUCROUTE GARNIE ALSACIENNE 
3 lbs. sauerkraut, rinsed & well drained
1/2 lb. thickly sliced bacon
4 pork sausages
4 bratwurst or knockwurst
4 frankfurters
8 pork chops
1 lb. smoked ham, cut in pieces
2 c. white wine
3 whole onions, peeled & stuffed with 3 cloves
Salt & pepper
Water
1 tbsp. black peppercorns

Place sauerkraut in large pan; add peppercorns, onions and white wine, cover and simmer 15 minutes. Saute bacon until crisp; drain. Brown all sausage in hot fat; drain. Brown pork chops and ham in same skillet. Place a layer of sauerkraut over 2 slices bacon; lay half of sausages, two more slices bacon and meats. Cover with a layer of sauerkraut and repeat the process. Cover tightly and simmer 3 hours (pour 1 cup of water during cooking, if necessary). Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with boiled potatoes.

 

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