The food is as rich and encompassing as the book. My own take on the delicious meal Vianne made; pork roast with German potato dumplings, sauerkraut peppered with bacon and smoothed by shredded green apple, and of course, French peas drowning in tarragon butter.
Ingredients
- 1 lb bacon, diced
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 granny smith apple, shredded
- 3 cans sauerkraut, rinsed
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 baking potato, shredded
- 3 T butter
- salt & pepper to taste
Brown the bacon until crispy in a large dutch oven. Remove from the dutch oven with a slotted spoon, placing on a plate covered in paper towels. Drain the grease except for 1/4 cup. Add onion slices and shredded apples to the 1/4 cup of bacon grease still in the pot. Sauté until translucent. Add bacon back to the pot as well as the sauerkraut and mix thoroughly. Add stock and simmer, covered for 5 minutes. Stir in the shredded potatoes and butter. Cook 5 mores minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nerdy Tip
- add a splash of chicken stock while sautéing the onions and apple to help them cook down without burning.
Nerdy Fact
- surprisingly, sauerkraut did not originate in Germany. There are some who claim that Genghis Khan brought it from Mongolia to Europe.
- cabbage is high in vitamins C and K; fermenting it actually increases its nutritious value.
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thenerdygourmet – Hi friends!! I'm Jenni, The Nerdy Gourmet. I love books and I love food. Combining the two with a splash of travel has become my passion. I am a self taught cook/baker and I believe that everyone can cook from scratch! I'm here with recipes and Nerdy Tips to help along the way. I review books, mostly 'read' via audio, and I create recipes inspired by the story lines. Sometimes if I am deeply moved by a story, I will travel and try my best to experience the book- and bring you along via my blog! I provide all the photographs and content for the Nerdy Gourmet (unless otherwise noted). Hi Claudia! I’m so happy that you’ve reached out. Thank you so much fir the kind words and the recommendation!…
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Hi Jenni, I heard your husband Greg talking about your new blog and so I thought I would check it…
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thenerdygourmet – Hi friends!! I'm Jenni, The Nerdy Gourmet. I love books and I love food. Combining the two with a splash of travel has become my passion. I am a self taught cook/baker and I believe that everyone can cook from scratch! I'm here with recipes and Nerdy Tips to help along the way. I review books, mostly 'read' via audio, and I create recipes inspired by the story lines. Sometimes if I am deeply moved by a story, I will travel and try my best to experience the book- and bring you along via my blog! I provide all the photographs and content for the Nerdy Gourmet (unless otherwise noted). It’s been awhile since I’ve made the instant pot version, I’m sorry.
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