Best 4 Sauerkraut Ala Alsacienne Recipes

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Sauerkraut à la Alsacienne is a hearty and flavorful dish that originated in the Alsace region of France. It is made with sauerkraut, pork, and juniper berries, and is typically served with mashed potatoes or spätzle.

Both recipes offer step-by-step instructions on how to prepare the dish, including tips on how to select the best sauerkraut and pork. They also provide detailed ingredient lists and cooking times, making them easy to follow even for novice cooks.

The first recipe is for a traditional Sauerkraut à la Alsacienne, featuring pork shoulder, juniper berries, and white wine. The second recipe, "Sauerkraut Light", is a healthier version of the dish that utilizes lean pork loin and omits the white wine. Both recipes offer a delicious and authentic taste of Alsace, sure to please any palate.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

CHOUCROUTE GARNIE à L'ALSACIENNE (ALSATIAN BRAISED SAUERKRAUT WITH MIXED MEATS AND SAUSAGES) RECIPE



Choucroute Garnie à l'Alsacienne (Alsatian Braised Sauerkraut With Mixed Meats and Sausages) Recipe image

Meat and sauerkraut: It's a combo we all know and love, but no version takes it to such exalted heights as Alsatian choucroute garnie. Making it requires knowing a thing or two about all the cuts of meat involved and how best to handle them. This recipe will ensure that your lean cuts don't dry out and that your tough ones become meltingly tender.

Provided by Daniel Gritzer

Categories     Mains     Sausage

Time 4h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound (450g) boneless pork loin
1 pound (450g) boneless pork shoulder
Kosher salt
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons (90ml) lard, goose fat, duck fat, or vegetable oil, divided
2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced (about 12 ounces; 350g total)
2 cups (480ml) dry white wine, such as Riesling or Silvaner (see note)
1 cup (240ml) homemade chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth
1 cheesecloth sachet containing 2 crushed medium cloves garlic, 10 juniper berries, 2 cloves, 1/2 teaspoon caraway seed, and 2 bay leaves
1 pound (450g) slab bacon
1 ham hock (about 3/4 pound; 340g)
1 (8-ounce; 225g) piece salt pork from the belly or side (not fatback; optional)
5 pounds (2.25kg) good-quality store-bought or homemade sauerkraut, drained
1 1/2 pounds (680g) mixed French- and/or German-style emulsified sausages, such as frankfurters, bratwurst, weisswurst, boudin blanc, boudin noir, or knackwurst
2 smoked pork chops (about 1 1/4 pounds; 560g total)
5 small Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, halved, and simmered in salted water until tender
2 tablespoons (30ml) kirsch (cherry brandy; optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C). In a large Dutch oven, heat 1/4 cup (60ml) goose fat (or duck fat, lard, or oil) over medium-low heat until shimmering. Add onions and cook, stirring often, until softened but not browned, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, Cook Pork Loin: Place pork loin in a small ovenproof skillet or on a rimmed baking sheet and cook on a separate rack in oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted in center registers 120°F (49°C), about 1 hour. Set aside.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1074 kcal, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 239 mg, Fiber 10 g, Protein 72 g, SaturatedFat 24 g, Sodium 5448 mg, Sugar 9 g, Fat 66 g, ServingSize Serves 8 to 10, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

SAUERKRAUT A'LA 'ALSACIENNE



Sauerkraut A'la 'alsacienne image

This is an old recipe of my mother's - I have no idea where she got the name but this is what she always called it. When I make this now I put a farmer's sausage on top and bake it in a 350F oven for about 30 minutes covered 15 minutes uncovered. Serve with mashed potatoes. Preparation time includes the soaking time. If this is an extra side dish it will be for 4 people. My tastes have changed over the years and I still find this tasty but I like my veggies under cooked now. I have grown to love sauerkraut so I only barely rinse it but make sure that you squeeze it dry.

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Pork

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (19 ounce) can wine-cured sauerkraut
1/2 lb bacon, chopped
1 large carrot, thinly sliced
2 onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons celery leaves, chopped
1 beef bouillon cubes, softened in boiling water or 1 tablespoon beef base, sprinkled in
1/2 cup dry white wine

Steps:

  • Soak the sauerkraut in cold water for 20 minutes, rinse again, drain and squeeze dry.
  • Meanwhile fry the chopped bacon til crisp.
  • Add the onions& carrot and saute for about 8 minutes.
  • Add Kraut, parsley, celery leaves bay leaf boullion cube and wine simmer, uncovered until the wine has almost evaporated
  • If you wish make it up to this point and serve or place it in a casserole, place a smoked sausage on top, cover and baked in a 350 oven for 30 minutes, uncover for a further 15 minutes.

ALSATIAN CHOUCROUTE



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Provided by Food Network

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

6 pounds sauerkraut
4 ounces duck fat
1 large onion, julienned
1 teaspoon garlic, chopped
4 bay leaves
1-ounce juniper berries
1/2 bunch thyme
1 (750 ml) bottle Reisling wine
1 pound smoked bacon
8 pieces ham shanks (cured and salted)
1-quart chicken stock
8 large red bliss potatoes
4 pieces Weisswurst (veal and chicken sausage)
4 pieces Bauernwurst (salted smoked pork sausage
8 pieces Weiner (hot dog)
8 pieces smoked pork chop, cooked
Dijon mustard, for serving

Steps:

  • Wash sauerkraut thoroughly, put aside. In a rondeau melt the duck fat and saute the onion until tender, add garlic bay leaves, juniper berries and thyme. Saute until golden brown, deglaze with Reisling wine. Add 1/2 of the sauerkraut, place bacon slab and ham shanks in the middle and then top with remaining sauerkraut. Pour chicken stock over making sure it covers the sauerkraut (if not enough, add water). Cover the pan with foil and place in a preheated 350 degrees oven for 1 1/2 hours. Wash red bliss potatoes and steam whole for 30 to 40 minutes. Peel potatoes and set aside. Cut sausages in half and warm in boiling water. Place pork chops in oven to warm. Take sauerkraut out of the oven and remove bacon and ham shanks. Slice the bacon in half. Remove pork chops out of oven. Place sauerkraut in the center of a large oval tray, place all meats around sauerkraut, place bacon and ham shanks, on top of sauerkraut. Place warm potatoes around with the meat, Serve Dijon mustard on the side.

CHOUCROUTE GARNIE A L'ALSACIENNE (ALSATIAN PORK W/SAUERKRAUT)



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Make and share this Choucroute Garnie a L'alsacienne (Alsatian Pork W/Sauerkraut) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Member 610488

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (16 ounce) can sauerkraut, drained
1 -2 tablespoon packed brown sugar
2 medium potatoes, cut into fourths
2 tart apples, sliced
12 juniper berries (optional)
6 black peppercorns
2 whole cloves
1 sprig parsley
1 bay leaf
4 smoked pork chops, 1/2-inch thick
4 frankfurters, slashed diagonally
2 cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • Cook and stir bacon and onion in Dutch oven or 12-inch skillet until bacon is crisp; drain. Stir in sauerkraut and brown sugar. Add potatoes and apples.
  • Tie juniper berries, peppercorns, cloves, parsley and bay leaf in cheesecloth bag or place in tea ball; add to sauerkraut.
  • Add pork chops and frankfurters. Pour chicken broth over meat.
  • Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer until meat is done and potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes. Remove spice bag.
  • Remove sauerkraut, potatoes and apples to large platter with slotted spoon. Arrange meat around edge.

Tips:

  • For a more intense flavor, use a sharp sauerkraut.
  • If you don't have white wine on hand, you can substitute chicken broth or apple cider.
  • Be sure to cook the sauerkraut over low heat to prevent it from burning.
  • Serve the sauerkraut with mashed potatoes, roasted chicken, or pork chops.

Conclusion:

Sauerkraut à l'Alsacienne is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of tangy sauerkraut, savory bacon, and sweet apples is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new way to enjoy sauerkraut, give this Alsatian recipe a try.

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