Choucroute Garni (Hackse Platter) Recipe π₯
Overview:
Choucroute Garni, also known as Hackse Platter, is a delectable German-inspired dish that boasts a harmonious blend of flavors, incorporating pork, sauerkraut, apples, and aromatic spices. Originally featured in a 1981 BH&G cookbook, this recipe is a testament to the time-honored tradition of European cuisine, offering a symphony of tastes that will surely delight your palate. While it requires a bit of time and effort to prepare, the end result is well worth it, promising a meal that will make your taste buds dance with joy.
Recipe Details:
- Cook Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 2 hours and 30 minutes
- Servings: 12
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Onion | 1 |
| Bacon drippings | 1 |
| Fresh pork hocks | 3 |
| Sauerkraut | 3 |
| Cooking apples | 3 |
| Brown sugar | 2 |
| Whole cloves | 2 |
| Garlic cloves | 4 |
| Bay leaf | 3 |
| Pepper | 2 |
| White wine | 1 |
| Potato | 1 |
Instructions:
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In a 5-quart Dutch oven or saucepan, cook the onion in bacon drippings for about 5 minutes, or until tender.
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Remove from heat.
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Add the fresh pork hocks or spare ribs to the Dutch oven.
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Cut the pork shoulder roll crosswise into 3/4-inch thick slices, then add the shoulder pieces or loin chops to the Dutch oven.
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In a large bowl, stir together the sauerkraut, cooking apples, brown sugar, whole cloves, garlic cloves, bay leaf, and pepper.
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Spoon the sauerkraut mixture over the meats in the Dutch oven.
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Pour white wine over all.
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Cover and bake in a preheated 375-degree Fahrenheit oven for about 1 1/2 hours, or until the meats are tender.
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Meanwhile, prepare the desired combination of sausages:
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For bratwurst, bockwurst, and thuringer, place them in an unheated skillet with 2 to 3 tablespoons of water. Cover and cook until the water is evaporated and the sausages are cooked.
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For knackwurst and frankfurters, add them to boiling water in a saucepan. Cover and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, or until hot.
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Mound the sauerkraut mixture into a deep wide serving platter or a large bowl.
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Arrange the cooked meats and sausages around and on top of the sauerkraut.
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Serve with boiled potatoes for a hearty and satisfying meal.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 166.2
- Fat Content: 10.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 3.6g
- Cholesterol Content: 27.6mg
- Sodium Content: 1032.1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 11.5g
- Fiber Content: 4.6g
- Sugar Content: 6.4g
- Protein Content: 7g
Keywords:
Pork, Meat, German, European, Weeknight, Oven, Less than 4 Hours
Recipe Category:
One Dish Meal
Enjoy your Choucroute Garni (Hackse Platter)! π½οΈ
