Choucroute Garni (Hackse Platter)

Choucroute Garni (Hackse Platter)


1. In a 5 quart dutch oven or sauce pan cook onion in bacon drippings about 5 minutes or until tender.

2. Remove from heat.

3. Add pork hocks or spare ribs.

4. Cut pork shoulder roll crosswise into 3/4 inch thick slices.

5. Add shoulder pieces or loin chops to dutch oven.

6. In a large bowl stir together the sauerkraut and next 7 ingredients.

7. Spoon over meats.

8. Pour wine over all.

9. Cover and bake in a 375 degree oven about 1 1/2 hours or until meats are tender.

10. Meanwhile, prepare desired combination of sausages.

11. For bratwurst, bockwurst and thuringer, place in an unheated skillet wit 2 to 3 Tbsp water.

12. Cover and cook until water is evaporated and sausages are cooked.

13. For knackwurst and frankfurters, add to boiling water in a saucepan.

14. Cover and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes or until hot.

15. Mound sauerkraut mixture into a deep wide serving platter or a large bowl.

16. Arrange meats and sausages around and on top of the sauerkraut.

17. Serve with boiled potatoes.

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