RIESLING-BRAISED SAUERKRAUT AND APPLES
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
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).
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Murtada Gsmalla
murtadagsmalla@gmail.comOverall, 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
angel-barrientos62@hotmail.comThe 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
m-nujhatul@hotmail.comI found this recipe to be a bit bland. I think it would have been better with some additional spices.
Yazan Albakri
a@hotmail.comThis recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with a drier riesling.
Hamyoon Arman
hamyoon@gmail.comWow! 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
r-jordan64@yahoo.comThis 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
walters.n82@aol.comI 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
m-y@gmail.comThis 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
emily-m85@gmail.comI'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
r-r@hotmail.comThis 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.