Choucroute Garnie Sauerkraut and Ham Hock

Ingredients

• 1 pound(s) sauerkraut, preferably fresh (rinse well if canned)
• 1 large onion, chopped
• salt, if needed
• ½ teaspoon(s) freshly ground black pepper
• 2 clove(s) garlic, minced (optional)
• 1 cup(s) water
• 1 cup(s) dry white wine (or broth)
• + 3 more ingredients
• • 1 pound(s) potatoes, whole if small, cut into egg-size chunks if large
  • 1 meaty smoked pork hock (ham hock)
  • 2 tablespoon(s) oil, butter or lard

In Dutch oven or other heavy pan large enough to hold all ingredients, heat oil or butter. Add onions and cook until soft, 5 - 10 minutes. Add remaining ingredients,pressing meat and potatoes down into the liquid. Cover and simmer until potatoes are very tender and meat is easily pulled from bon...

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