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Authentic Choucroute Garnie

An Alsatian classic with its roots in the earth, this dish combines fermented cabbage with cured meats, offering an alchemical dance between savory pork notes and the tang of pickled ingredients, harmonizing the five elements.

FrenchPrep: 30 minCook: 30 minTotal: 1h
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  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).

  2. 2

    Heat duck fat in large Dutch oven, brown bacon and pork shoulder.

  3. 3

    Add onions and garlic, cook until softened.

  4. 4

    Add sauerkraut, wine, bouquet garni, and juniper berries.

  5. 5

    Nestle sausages into pot, cover, and place in oven.

  6. 6

    for 2 hours , adjusting seasoning to taste, and serve.

📋Details

CuisineFrench
Meal Typemain

⚗Elemental Properties

🔥Fire
26%
💧Water
32%
🌍Earth
27%
💨Air
16%

⚗️Alchemical Scores

MonicaConstant
—/100
Heat4%
Entropy9%
Reactivity87%
0.121
Heat
0.270
Entropy
2.701
Reactivity

📊Nutrition Per Serving

894.99cal
Per serving
% Daily Value
45%
of 2000 cal
protein83.85g37%
carbs16.54g7%
fat47.93g48%
% Daily Value
Protein
83.85g168%
Carbs
16.54g6%
Fat
47.93g61%
Fiber
4.31g15%
Sugar
2.25g5%
Sodium
6.85mg0%