Choucroute Garni Recipe

• 1 med onion, sliced
• 1 Tbsp. bacon drippings, or possibly lard
• 3 x fresh pork hocks (1 1/2 pounds) or possibly 2 pounds pork spareribs, cut in 3-rib portions
• 1 x 2-lb. smoked pork shoulder roll or possibly 3 or possibly 4 smoked pork loin chops, cut 3/4 inch thick
• 3 x 16-oz cans sauerkraut, rinsed and liquid removed
• 2 x cooking apples, peeled, cored and cut in wedges
• 2 Tbsp. packed brown sugar
• 4 whl cloves
• 3 x juniper berries, crushed
• 2 sm clv garlic, chopped
• 1 x bay leaf
• 1/8 tsp freshly grnd black pepper
• 1 1/2 c. Rhine wine
• 1 lb sausage links (use desired combination of fresh bratwurst, bockwurst, or possibly knackwurst or possibly frankfurters boiled potatoes

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