Recipe: Choucroute Garni (sauerkraut, pork chops and sausage, crock pot)

CHOUCROUTE GARNI

3 lbs sauerkraut
2 slices bacon, diced
2 onions, chopped
4 pork chops
2 apples
2 garlic cloves, crushed
8 peppercorns
1 cup white wine
2 lb sausage (mild Italian sausages, bratwurst, or kielbasa)
Hot cooked noodles (optional, for serving)

Place sauerkraut in strainer. Rinse under cold water. Drain well; set aside.

Using a large frying pan, saute bacon with onions and chops until meat is browned.

Peel and dice apples. Place sauerkraut and apples in crockpot. Arrange chops and onions on top. Add garlic, peppercorns, and wine.

Cover crock pot and cook on LOW 4-6 hours. Add sausages. Cover crock pot and cook on LOW 1 hour longer.

Serve over noodles, if desired.

Makes 8 servings