170 Pork Mains
Sauerkraut takes on the fragrance of juniper, caraway, and bay as it’s cooked with baby back ribs, bacon, and kielbasa.
Choucroute Garnie 20 mins
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Ingredients
9 cups
Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Heat a large Dutch oven or heavy bottomed braising pan over medium-high heat. Add bacon and cook for 4 to 6 minutes, or until crisp. Remove bacon from the Dutch oven and set aside.
⁄2 lb. (225g) thick-sliced uncured bacon, cut into 1-in. (2.5cm) pieces ⁄4 cup duck fat
1
⁄2 cup yellow onion, diced
1
2 garlic cloves, minced ⁄2 cup dry white wine
1
11⁄2 lb. (680g) sauerkraut, drained
⁄4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1 lb. (450g) baby back pork ribs 1 lb. (450g) smoked kielbasa, cut into 1-in. (2.5cm) pieces ⁄4 cup fresh tarragon, chopped (optional)
6
Cover and bake for 1 hour to 1 hour, 30 minutes, or until ribs are tender.
8
Pour dry white wine into the the Dutch oven and stir, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of it.
11⁄2 cups chicken broth
If baby back pork ribs are in still in a whole rack, slice between each bone to separate into individual ribs. Tuck ribs into sauerkraut and bring to a boil.
3
⁄2 tsp. caraway seed
1
4
Add sauerkraut, juniper berries, bay leaves, caraway seed, black pepper, and chicken broth. Stir to combine.
11⁄2 cups
5
7
2 bay leaves
1
Serving Size:
2
Reheat residual bacon fat and add duck fat. When melted, add yellow onion and garlic and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes, or until softened and fragrant.
10 whole juniper berries
2 TB. Dijon or spicy mustard (optional)
Yield:
1
1
1
2 hrs
Remove bay leaves. Add kielbasa and cooked bacon. Stir, cover, and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until meats are warmed through. To serve, divide sauerkraut into bowls. Top with pieces of rib, kielbasa, and bacon. Sprinkle with fresh tarragon (if using) and serve with a side of Dijon mustard (if using) for dipping kielbasa.
Nutrition per Serving 71% Protein 23% Fat
6% 1.1:1
Net Carb
Calories
Fat
Protein
Total Carbohydrate
Dietary Fiber
Net Carbohydrate
Ratio
569
45g
33g
11g
3g
8g