Shukrut
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. Shukrut, despite the abundance of ingredients, is very simple to make but requires time—about 1.5 to 2 hours. I assure you, the effort will be worth it, and your family or guests will be grateful. There are no strict rules in preparing shukrut. This dish is quite democratic. You can use any meat, any smoked sausage. Instead of wine, you can add beer. Include potatoes or leave them out. The same goes for spices. According to European recipes, juniper berries are added to shukrut, but this exotic ingredient isn't always available in supermarkets. And even without juniper, the result is extraordinarily aromatic and incredibly delicious. The finished dish can now be served.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients.
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Step 2
Peel the onion, wash it, and chop. Place it in a cauldron or a heavy-bottomed pot.
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Step 3
Pour in the sunflower oil and sauté the onion until translucent.
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Step 4
Place the bacon in a saucepan.
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Step 5
Add the pork meat cut into pieces. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Pour in dry white wine and a little water. Cover the pot with a lid and simmer the meat for 20-25 minutes.
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Step 6
Afterwards, squeeze the sauerkraut and add it to the meat. Simmer for another 20 minutes.
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Step 7
Slice the fresh cabbage thinly and add it to the pot with the meat and sauerkraut. Add a little more salt and a bay leaf. If there is not enough liquid, pour in a little water.
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Step 8
When the meat and cabbage become tender, slice the sausage products and add them to the pot. Add any spices to taste. Simmer the shukrut for another 10-15 minutes.
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Step 9
While the pork and cabbage are simmering, boil the potatoes and add them to the pot at the end of cooking, then mix all the ingredients.
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Step 10
Shukrut is ready. An incredibly delicious and aromatic dish!