Faith Middleton's Food Schmooze: Pork Chops With Sauerkraut And A Nice Holiday Drink

CHOUCROUTE

6 strips bacon, coarsely chopped
2 cups chopped (about 1/2-inch pieces) onion
1 cup chopped (about 1/2-inch pieces) celery
1 cup chopped (about 1/2-inch pieces) carrot
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 pound fresh pork, cubed (about 1-inch pieces)
3 chicken sausages, chopped

1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
4 cups sauerkraut, drained
1 cup white wine
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dry thyme
1/4 raisins
2 Granny Smith apples, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, combine bacon, onion, celery and carrot, and cook until vegetables are soft and bacon is almost fully cooked, about 7 to 8 minutes. Stir in the garlic, pork and sausage. Cook for about 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in paprika and salt and cook for 30 seconds. Add sauerkraut, white wine, white wine vinegar, thyme, sugar and apples, and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 45 to 60 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley. Serves 6.

Serve with Pork Chops

(Courtesy of Chris Prosperi)

Coole Swan Drink Recipes

(Distributor: Goodman or Eder Brothers)

Classic Alexander

1 part Gin (Plymouth)

2 parts Coole Swan

Ice

Grated nutmeg

1. Shake Gin and Coole Swan over ice until well frosted.
2. Strain into a martini glass.
3. Garnish with grated nutmeg.

Brandy Alexander

1 part Brandy (Felipe II)

2 parts Coole Swan

Ice

Grated chocolate

1. Shake the Brandy and Coole Swan over ice until well frosted.

2. Strain into a chilled martini glass.

3. Garnish with grated chocolate. 

Rum Alexander

1 part Rum (Zaya)

2 parts Coole Swan

Ice

Grated chocolate

1. Shake the Rum and Coole Swan over ice until well frosted.
2. Strain into a chilled martini glass.
3. Garnish with grated chocolate.

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