Recipe Emerils Favorite Choucroute Casserole

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken thighs are lower in fat and provide a leaner option.

smoked sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: regular sausage

Turkey sausage is lower in calories while regular sausage is often more affordable.

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: apple cider

Chicken broth adds flavor without alcohol, while apple cider can provide a similar tang.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pancetta

Turkey bacon is a lower-fat alternative, while pancetta is often less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a large Dutch oven, heat butter or fat over medium heat.

Add sliced onions and garlic; sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in diced pancetta or bacon and cook until browned.

Add the sauerkraut, thyme, bay leaves, black peppercorns, and juniper berries.

Nestle the ham hocks and sausages on top of the sauerkraut mixture.

Pour in the chicken stock and beer, scraping the bottom of the pot to deglaze.

Cover and transfer to the oven, baking for 2-3 hours until the meats are tender.

Remove from the oven and let rest for 15 minutes before serving.

Serve with mustard and boiled potatoes.

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