Choucroute Garnie A L'alsacienne (alsatian Lamb W/sauerkraut)

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) can sauerkraut, drained
• 1 -2 tablespoon packed brown sugar
• 2 medium potatoes, cut into fourths
• 2 tart apples, sliced
• 12 juniper berries (optional)
• 6 black peppercorns
• 2 whole cloves
• 1 sprig parsley
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 smoked lamb chops, 1/2-inch thick
• 4 frankfurters, slashed diagonally
• 2 cups chicken broth

Recipe

• 1 cook and stir bacon and onion in dutch oven or 12-inch skillet until bacon is crisp; drain. stir in sauerkraut and brown sugar. add potatoes and apples.
• 2 tie juniper berries, peppercorns, cloves, parsley and bay leaf in cheesecloth bag or place in tea ball; add to sauerkraut.
• 3 add lamb chops and frankfurters. pour chicken broth over meat.
• 4 heat to boiling; reduce heat. cover and simmer until meat is done and potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes. remove spice bag.
• 5 remove sauerkraut, potatoes and apples to large platter with slotted spoon. arrange meat around edge.