3 braised choucroute Recipes

bacon, chopped, onions , sliced thinly lengthwise, chopped garlic, qts. fresh sauerkraut (3 lbs.), dry riesling or gewurztraminer, divided, reduced-sodium chicken broth, dried bay leaves, juniper berries, freshly ground black pepper, minced shallots, fresh meyer or regular lemon juice, dijon mustard, olive oil, divided, salt, boned , skinned firm white-fleshed fish fillet, such as halibut or black cod, fresh seafood sausages * (about 1 1/2 lbs.), hot-smoked salmon, skinned and broken into large chunks, chopped fresh chives

potatoes, turnips, braised sauerkraut , recipe follows, veal sausages, cured and smoked , recipe follows, pork loin, cured and smoked , recipe follows, slab bacon, country ham, ham hock, chicken stock , or water, if needed, sauerkraut (homemade or store bought ), olive oil, onions, sliced, riesling, chicken stock, caraway seeds, bay leaves, freshly ground black pepper, salt , only if necessary, brown sugar, kosher salt, sugar, salt peter (optional)