Choucroute Garnie
Ingredients
1 1/2 lb pork shoulder
1 lb knackwurst
1 lb italian sausage
1 lb bacon
3 lb sauerkraut
8 juniper berries
2 T gin
1/2 c wine,white
Polish sausage may be substituted for Italian sausage.
Cooking Instructions
Polish sausage may be substituted for Italian sausage.
Cover bacon strips with boiling water; set aside Cut pork into 1″
chunks. Slice knackwurst and Italian sausages in half. Combine pork,
knackwurst, and sausages and set aside. Drain sauerkraut, rinse in
cold water and squeeze dry. Drain bacon and pat dry. Chop bacon.
Mix into sauerkraut and add crushed juniper berries and gin. Add
half of sauerkraut mixture to crockpot, then add mixed meats and
remaining sauerkraut, sprinkling with pepper as you go. Pour wine
over all and cover. Cook about 2 hours on High.
Turn into warmed serving bowl. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve with
boiled potatoes. Pass around mustard or horseradish, if you wish.
8 Servings
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