RIESLING-BRAISED SAUERKRAUT AND APPLES

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Riesling-Braised Sauerkraut and Apples image

Provided by Kay Rentschler

Categories     Fruit     Vegetable     Side     Braise     Apple     Bacon     White Wine     Fall     Oktoberfest     Cabbage     Gourmet     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 6 side-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 cups drained sauerkraut from 2 pound packages sauerkraut (not canned)
1 Granny Smith apple
1 McIntosh apple
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup finely chopped shallot (3 large)
1 cup finely chopped onion (1 medium)
1 (1/2-ounce) piece slab bacon, rind discarded
1 cup dry Riesling
1 cup chicken broth
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
5 juniper berries *
1/2 Turkish or 1/4 California bay leaf
2 cups heavy cream (optional)
3 tablespoons apple schnapps (optional)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Cover sauerkraut with cold water by 1 inch in a large bowl and soak 5 minutes, then drain in a colander. Repeat soaking and draining once more, pressing on sauerkraut.
  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Peel and core apples and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
  • Cook shallot and onion in butter in a 4- to 5-quart pot over moderate heat, stirring, until softened, 8 to 10 minutes. Add apples, bacon, wine, broth, thyme, juniper berries, and bay leaf and bring to a simmer, then stir in sauerkraut. Cover pot with foil, then lid, and braise in middle of oven until tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Discard bay leaf.
  • Meanwhile, simmer cream and schnapps in a 2-quart saucepan until reduced to about 1 cup, about 40 minutes.
  • Add cream mixture, salt, and pepper to sauerkraut and stir well.
  • Available at many supermarkets and Penzeys Spices (800-741-7787).

Murtada Gsmalla
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Overall, this was a good recipe. I would definitely make it again, but I would make a few changes. I would use a drier riesling, and I would cook the sauerkraut for a longer period of time.


Angel Barrientos
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The sauerkraut was a bit too sour for my liking. I think I would have preferred it if it had been cooked for a longer period of time.


Nujhatul Mahi
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I think it would have been better with some additional spices.


Yazan Albakri
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This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with a drier riesling.


Hamyoon Arman
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Wow! This recipe is a keeper! The riesling and apples really make the sauerkraut shine. I served it with pork chops, and it was a match made in heaven.


Jordan Registre
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This was a delicious and easy recipe. The sauerkraut was tangy and flavorful, and the apples added a nice sweetness. I served it with roasted chicken, and it was a perfect meal.


Nicola Walters
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I love this recipe! It's a great way to use up leftover sauerkraut, and the riesling and apples add a really nice flavor. I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit.


Ms Bijo Y
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This recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! I used a dry riesling, and it gave the sauerkraut a nice tartness. The apples added a touch of sweetness, and the whole dish was very flavorful.


Mookho Emily
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I've never been a fan of sauerkraut, but this recipe changed my mind. The riesling and apples really mellow out the sourness of the sauerkraut, and the result is a dish that is both flavorful and delicious.


rupak rai
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This recipe is absolutely divine! The flavors of the riesling, sauerkraut, and apples blend together perfectly, creating a dish that is both sweet and savory. I served it with roasted pork loin, and it was a hit with my family.


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