Choucroute Alsatian
Chocroute is the French word for sauerkraut and also refers to a baked dish made with pork and sauerkraut. This adapted German-French recipe contains three kinds of pork for maximum flavor.
Ingredients
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3 refrigerated bags (1 pound each) sauerkraut, well drained
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1-1/2 pounds small red potatoes, scrubbed and halved
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6 medium-size carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch diagonal slices
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1/4 teaspoon coarsely cracked pepper
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2 smoked pork chops (about 3/4 pound total)
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2 regular pork chops (about 3/4 pound total)
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1 cup dry white wine
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1 pound smoked sausage, such as knockwurst or kielbasa, sliced
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Salt, to taste (optional)
Directions
1.
Combine sauerkraut, potatoes, carrots and pepper in large flameproof casserole or Dutch oven.
2.
Arrange pork chops over sauerkraut. Add wine. Cover tightly. Bring to a simmer. Cook gently about 1 hour or until potatoes are tender.
3.
Add sausage. Cook 15 minutes or until sausage is heated through. Add salt to taste if desired.
Nutrition information
Calories 416, Total Fat 25 g, Saturated Fat 9 g, Cholesterol 68 mg, Sodium 1858 mg, Carbohydrate 17 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 22 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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