Choucroute Lover ? Try Our Alsatian Sauerkraut with Beer Recipe !

Do you love Alsatian gastronomy? Are you a fan of choucroute, the iconic dish of eastern France? Discover our delicious recipe for sauerkraut with beer! Prepare this traditional Alsatian specialty at home and impress your guests.

How to prepare sauerkraut with beer?

The key ingredient remains cabbage, which requires a specific preparation. For a perfect choucroute, finely slice one or more cabbages and place them in a large pot. Once you reach a 5 cm layer, sprinkle with salt and add juniper berries and cumin. Tamp down with a pestle to remove air and extract the juice. Repeat the process until the container is 4/5 full. Pour a little water into the groove provided, place stones on top, and seal the pot. Let it ferment at room temperature for a week, then store it in a cool place, like a cellar, for three weeks.

Short on time? No worries! You can buy ready-to-use sauerkraut in supermarkets or from your local delicatessen.

Cooking your sauerkraut

Once you have your raw sauerkraut, it’s time to cook! This Alsatian specialty includes various herbs and spices, such as cloves, juniper berries, peppercorns, and cumin. For the meat, add sausages, smoked bacon, or other cuts of your choice. Finally, pour in 75 cl of lager to enhance the flavors.

Which beer to choose for your sauerkraut ?

Lager is the traditional choice, but why not experiment? Different beers can bring unique flavors to your dish. For a classic taste, opt for a lightly bitter lager.

Browse our online shop for the perfect pairing! We recommend authentic Alsatian beers like Wendelinus, an abbey beer, or the smoky Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier Märzen.

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