Choucroute

/ʃu.ˈkruːt/ noun

Definition

Sauerkraut, or a traditional French dish made with sauerkraut, meat (often pork), and sausages.

Etymology

From French choucroute, borrowed from Alsatian and German Sauerkraut, where 'chou' means 'cabbage' and 'croute' refers to the fermentation. It became especially popular in the Alsace region of France.

Kelly Says

Choucroute garnie is a show-stopping Alsatian dish where the sauerkraut becomes a base for piling on sausages, smoked meat, and potatoes—it's basically the ultimate comfort food carb-loading vehicle!

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