Fresh w/ Anna Olson - Choucroute Garni

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken thighs provide a leaner option while still being flavorful.

smoked sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: regular sausage

Turkey sausage offers a lower fat option.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pancetta

Turkey bacon is a lower calorie alternative.

white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Non-alcoholic wine maintains flavor without alcohol.

Drain and rinse the sauerkraut to reduce the brine intensity.

Score the Westphalian sausages slightly to allow flavors to meld with the sauerkraut.

Soften the onions off the heat before adding the sauerkraut.

Add the rinsed sauerkraut to the pot.

Pour in a generous splash of Riesling wine and some apple cider for sweetness.

Cook caraway seeds in the mixture for added flavor.

Start boiling potatoes in salted water until tender; drain and set aside.

Nestle the sausages and smoked pork chops into the sauerkraut mixture.

Cover the pot and place it in a 350°F oven for 40 to 45 minutes until sausages are cooked through.

Serve with a selection of mustards and a little sour cream on the side.

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