Choucroute Garnie Serves 4

In deep enameled pot or flameproof casserole, sauté, without browning, onions in lard (or use goose fat as the Alsatians do). Add sauerkraut, washed and squeezed dry. Stir w fork to coat w fat. Add wine, apple and juniper berries tied in cheesecloth w bay and peppercorns. Add bacon and smoked pork. Add just enough stock to cover. Cover. Put into 325 oven for 4-5 hours and all liquid is absorbed. Brown sausage Ten minutes before serving, add sausage. To serve: Heap sauerkraut on hot platter. Garnish w bacon and pork, sliced, franks and boiled and peeled potatoes.

Onion 2 chopped
Lard 3T
Sauerkraut 2 lb
Wine, White 1c
Apples 1 chopped
Juniper Berries 10
Bay Leaves 1
Pepper 6 corns
Bacon 1 lb smoked
Pork 1 lb smoked
Stock 2-3 cups chicken and beef
Sausage 1 lb links