Preparation
30 min
Cooking time
2 h
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Wine service
10-12 °c

Ingredients

  • Raw sauerkraut 1.5 kg
  • Smoked pork shoulder 1
  • Smoked pork belly 400 g
  • Strasbourg sausages 6
  • Montbéliard sausages 3
  • Potatoes 1 kg
  • Onions 2
  • Goose fat 2 tbsp
  • Juniper berries 10
  • Bay leaves 2
  • Dry white wine 25 cl

Preparation

  1. Rinse the sauerkraut in cold water and squeeze it well.
  2. In a large casserole dish, soften the sliced onions in the goose fat.
  3. Add the sauerkraut, juniper, bay leaves and white wine, then bury the pork shoulder and belly in the heart of the cabbage.
  4. Cover and cook for 1 hr 30 over a low heat.
  5. Add the peeled potatoes for the last 30 minutes.
  6. Reheat the sausages for 10 minutes in simmering water, without letting it boil, then arrange everything on a large dish.

THE PAIRING ON THE PALATE

Theyron White, the ideal pairing

The Rolle of Theyron White, clean, lively and crisp, cuts through the richness of the charcuterie, and its aromas of white-fleshed fruit bring freshness against the smokiness.

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IN BRIEF

The essentials of pairing wine and choucroute


Answers to the most frequently asked questions about this pairing.

Which wine to serve with choucroute?
A dry, lively white, such as Theyron White, answers the acidity of the cabbage and the richness of the charcuterie. A light red is also possible.
Does it have to be an Alsace wine?
No. A clean, crisp dry white from the Languedoc offers the same freshness as a traditional Alsace white.
At what temperature should the wine be served?
Between 10 and 12°C, to keep its liveliness against a rich dish.
Can you serve beer instead?
It is a tradition, but a dry white brings more finesse and better highlights the different charcuteries.

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