Alsatian Sauerkraut

When winter is without and the appetite rages within, there are few things more gratifying to the taste buds than the aromatic flavor of sauerkraut. The most famous sauerkraut dish is choucroute garnie, or garnished sauerkraut. Almost any smoked meat product can be used in this dish. A characteristic seasoning is juniper berries, and a dry white Alsatian wine is often used as the cooking liquid. Either champagne or cold beer can accompany choucroute garnie. It is customary