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.
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Warona Kgosi
[email protected]This casserole was delicious! The flavors were amazing, and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.
jazmynn King
[email protected]I've made this casserole several times, and each time it turns out perfectly. It's a great dish to serve for a crowd, and it's always a hit. I highly recommend it!
Eugene Murrey
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I usually serve it with a side of roasted vegetables.
Nurul Kader
[email protected]I made this casserole for a dinner party, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I got several requests for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.
kamil Raheem
[email protected]This casserole was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still very good. I think I would use less butter and cheese next time.
CHARAK BAHINI
[email protected]I was a bit disappointed with this recipe. The flavors were just okay, and the casserole was a bit dry. I think I would try a different recipe next time.
Pritish Kumar
[email protected]This casserole was delicious! The flavors were amazing, and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.
Caasho Axamed
[email protected]I've made this casserole several times, and each time it turns out perfectly. It's a great dish to serve for a crowd, and it's always a hit. I highly recommend it!
kgomotso mmekwa
[email protected]This is one of my favorite comfort food recipes. It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I usually serve it with mashed potatoes and a green salad.
Hapreet Sidhu
[email protected]I made this casserole for a potluck, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I got several requests for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.
Lalita Hong
[email protected]This casserole was a bit too salty for my taste, but otherwise it was very good. I think I would use less salt next time, or maybe omit the bacon.
EmmaLeigh McCracken
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of sauerkraut, but I was pleasantly surprised. The sauerkraut was not overpowering at all, and the other ingredients really complemented it well. I would definitely make this again.
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[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The flavors were so well-balanced, and the sauerkraut added a nice sourness that really brought the dish together. I will definitely be making this again.
David Molina
[email protected]I've made this casserole several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of sauerkraut, sausage, and potatoes is perfect, and the horseradish cream sauce adds a nice touch of spice. Highly recommended!
Brooke Crum
[email protected]This choucroute casserole was a hit with my family! The flavors were incredible, and the dish was so easy to make. I will definitely be adding this to my regular rotation of recipes.