The choucroute loaf is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is made with sauerkraut, pork, and potatoes, and is typically served with a side of bread or mashed potatoes. While choucroute is a traditional Alsatian dish, variations of this dish can be found all over the world. The choucroute loaf is a particularly popular dish in Germany, where it is known as sauerkrautbraten. No matter what you call it, this dish is sure to warm you up on a cold day.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
CHOUCROUTE LOAF
This recipe for choucroute loaf, vaguely Alsatian in its addition of smoked ham, apples, mustard and caraway to the usual mixture of ground chuck, veal and pork, makes astonishing meatloaf and terrific Sunday lunch sandwiches afterward. Paired with sauerkraut, the dish winks at real choucroute and in some ways is even more delicious. For finicky kids, provide a side dish of mashed potatoes.
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories dinner, times classics, main course
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a large skillet, heat the oil and cook the onion over medium heat until it is soft, about 4 minutes. Add the apple and garlic and cook, stirring, for two minutes more. Cool the mixture for a few minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the onion, apple and garlic mixture, meats, bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons of the horseradish, mustard, thyme, caraway seeds, pepper and eggs. Shape the meat into a 9-by-5-inch loaf or just pat into a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan, smoothing the top.
- In a small bowl, stir together the applesauce and the remaining horseradish. Spread over the meatloaf and bake until the loaf is firm and brown, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 391, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 27 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 506 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CHOUCROUTE GARNI
This is a super-tasty one-pot meal with Savoy cabbage as the star. A delectable braised family meal, featuring succulent German garlic sausage
Provided by Tom Kerridge
Categories Dinner, Main course, Supper
Time 2h5m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oven to 160C/140C fan/ gas 3. Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large flameproof casserole dish or heavy-based pan. Fry the onions for 10-15 mins until soft. Add the wine and vinegar, along with the herbs and spices, and reduce to a glaze.
- Add the carrots, celery and garlic to the pan, mix well, then lay the wedges of cabbage on top. Snuggle the sausages and bacon between the cabbage chunks before pouring over the stock. Put the pan on the heat, bring to a simmer, then cover with a lid and cook in the oven for 1 hr 30 mins, stirring halfway through.
- Once cooked, serve in bowls with mashed potato, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 736 calories, Fat 49 grams fat, SaturatedFat 21 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 23 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 17 grams sugar, Fiber 11 grams fiber, Protein 36 grams protein, Sodium 4.6 milligram of sodium
EMERIL'S FAVORITE CHOUCROUTE CASSEROLE
Provided by Emeril Lagasse
Categories main-dish
Time 3h25m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- Place the sauerkraut in a colander and rinse briefly to remove some of the salt from the brine; don't rinse it too much, or you will lose a lot of the flavor. (Alternatively, if the sauerkraut is not excessively salty, use as is.) Press to release most of the excess liquid and set aside. In a large nonreactive skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of the butter over medium-low heat and add the pancetta. Cook for 5 minutes; don't let the pancetta brown. Add the onions and continue to cook until they are soft but not browned, about 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer the bacon-onion mixture to a 3 1/2 or 4-quart non-reactive casserole or ovenproof Dutch oven. Add the drained sauerkraut and toss to combine. Using a small piece of cheesecloth, make a bouquet garni with the thyme, bay leaves, peppercorns, juniper berries, and garlic and place in the baking dish. Add the ham hocks, chicken stock, and beer and stir to combine. Cover the casserole and bake, undisturbed, for 2 hours.
- Meanwhile, melt the remaining tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over high heat and brown the sausages on both sides. Set aside.
- Place the new potatoes in a saucepan and add water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook until the potatoes are just tender, about 15 minutes. (This will depend on the size of your potatoes.) Drain and set aside.
- When the sauerkraut and ham hocks have baked for 2 hours and the hocks are tender, remove the casserole from the oven. Place the sausages and potatoes on top of the sauerkraut. If the liquid has reduced to less than 2/3, add a bit more water. Cover the casserole and return it to the oven. Cook for about 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are very tender and the sausages are heated through. Remove the casserole from the oven and discard the bouquet garni. Serve immediately, with each person receiving some of each of the sausages, part of a hock, some potatoes, and sauerkraut. Pass the mustard at the table.
SLOW-COOKER CHOUCROUTE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 6h10m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Stud each onion quarter with a clove. Layer the bacon, sauerkraut, garlic, onion quarters, herb sprigs, bay leaves, pork chops, kielbasa, apples, and potatoes in the slow cooker in the order listed, then pour the wine and gin over the top. Cover the cooker and set it on LOW. Cook until the pork is falling off the bones and the potatoes are fork-tender, at least 6 and up to 8 hours.
- Arrange the meats, potatoes, apples, onions, garlic, and sauerkraut on a large platter. Serve with pumpernickel rye bread, mustards, cornichons, and horseradish.
CHERRY-CHOCOLATE LOAF
I am very proud of my banana bread recipe, which is why I adapted it into this amazing cherry-chocolate loaf. While cherries really aren't anything like bananas, this really did work out extremely well--this loaf is a delicious option for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Fruit Bread Recipes
Time 1h50m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x4-inch loaf pan with 1 teaspoon butter and reserve.
- Whisk flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda together in a bowl.
- Cream 1/2 cup butter and sugar together in another bowl with a spatula or an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Beat in eggs one at a time with a whisk or an electric mixer, fully blending in the first egg before adding the next. Stir in yogurt and vanilla extract.
- Chop pitted cherries coarsely with a knife, or by pulsing on and off a few times in a food processor. Add to the wet ingredients along with the chocolate chunks and chopped walnuts. Stir briefly to combine. Batter may look curdled, but don't worry.
- Pour in the flour mixture and mix with a spatula until all the flour has disappeared. Transfer batter into the prepared loaf pan, making sure to smooth the top evenly and fill in the corners. Tap pan on the counter to release any air pockets.
- Bake in the preheated oven until nicely browned and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Let bread rest in the pan for 15 minutes before removing to a wire rack.
- While bread is resting, combine powdered sugar and milk in a bowl for icing, adding more milk as needed to reach a thin, runny consistency.
- Brush icing over loaf, allowing to drip down the sides. Let cool completely before slicing and serving, about 20 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.1 calories, Carbohydrate 45.3 g, Cholesterol 52.6 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 272.3 mg, Sugar 23.3 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the final product will be. This is especially true for the sauerkraut, which should be flavorful and tangy.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the bread tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Let the bread rise in a warm place: This will help it to rise properly and develop a good flavor.
- Bake the bread until it is golden brown: This will ensure that it is cooked through.
- Serve the bread warm or at room temperature: This is when it is at its best.
Conclusion:
Choucroute loaf is a delicious and easy-to-make bread that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are serving it as a side dish or as a main course, this bread is sure to be a hit. With its tangy flavor and moist texture, choucroute loaf is a bread that everyone will enjoy.
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