Weisswurst in Sauerkraut
 
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Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 package of weisswurst, approximately 4 sausages
  • 1 package of sauerkraut
  • 3 oz sliced bacon, cut into lardons
  • cracked black pepper
  • hoagie rolls or some other long roll
  • stone ground mustard (not yellow)
Instructions
  1. In a small pan, cook the bacon until crispy.
  2. Add the bacon and 1 tablespoon of bacon renderings to the sauerkraut.
  3. Add cracked black pepper to the sauerkraut if desired.
Preparing Sous Vide
  1. Preheat the water bath to 148 degrees F.
  2. Place the sausages into a recloseable bag preferably with a valve.
  3. Add the sauerkraut to the bag and close.
  4. Vacuum the bag by either the water displacement or small hand pump.
  5. Place the bag into the water bath for 2 to 6 hours.
Preparing Stove Top:
  1. Add the sausages and bacon/sauerkraut into small sauce pan.
  2. Place pan over Medium heat and bring to a steady simmer.
  3. Reduce heat to Low and allow to lightly simmer for 20 minutes or more.
  4. Be careful to keep the heat low so the sausages don't split!
When ready to eat
  1. Toast the split rolls a deep golden brown.
  2. Place the sausages and sauerkraut into a serving bowl.
  3. Spread some mustard on one side of the roll, place a sausage over it, and top with sauerkraut.
Recipe by Cooking 4 One at https://www.cooking-4-one.com/2018/10/10/weisswurst-in-sauerkraut/