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Choucroute garnie

Choucroute garnie is a traditional French dish from the Alsace region, featuring sauerkraut (fermented cabbage) cooked with various seasoned ingredients. It typically includes a variety of salted or smoked sausages, such as Strasbourg or frankfurters, and other cured meats like ham or pork shoulder. The dish is slowly simmered with white wine, onions, garlic, and spices, resulting in a hearty, flavorful meal. Often served with boiled potatoes and mustard, choucroute garnie highlights Alsace’s culinary heritage through its robust flavors and comforting the senses.