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Choucroute Garnie

Alsace’s grand platter of sauerkraut braised in white wine and piled with sausages, smoked pork, and potatoes.

⏱ 25 minPrep time
🔥 2 hrCook time
🍽 6Servings
🏷 DinnerCategory
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Choucroute Garnie is Alsace’s magnificent mountain of sauerkraut braised in white wine and juniper, piled high with smoked pork shoulder, sausages, and bacon. The tart kraut cuts through the rich, smoky meats beautifully.

A winter feast built for a crowd, it is traditionally served with boiled potatoes, good mustard, and a glass of dry Riesling. The whole dish steams together in one pot, filling the kitchen with the most welcoming of aromas.

Step by stepInstructions

  1. Rinse the sauerkraut and squeeze out the excess liquid.
  2. In a Dutch oven, cook the bacon and onion until soft, then add the sauerkraut, wine, stock, juniper berries, peppercorns, and bay leaves.
  3. Nestle the pork shoulder into the pot, cover, and simmer gently for 1 ½ hours.
  4. Add the sausages and simmer 30 minutes more, until plump and heated through.
  5. Remove the meats, slice them, and serve over the sauerkraut with boiled potatoes and mustard.

💡 Chef tips & storage

Rinsing the sauerkraut tames the brine; keep a little if you like it punchy. Pair with a dry Riesling and plenty of good mustard.

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Recipe details

Prep25 min
Cook2 hr
Servings6
CategoryDinner
PublishedAugust 17, 2026
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