Berner Platte

Priprava

Sestavine

Postopek

Korak za korakom

1. 1

   Place the smoked pork belly and smoked pork chop in a large pot and cover with cold water.

   Kuharjeva opomba: Ensure the meats are fully submerged.

2. 2

   Bring the water to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 60 minutes.

   Približno 1 h

   Kuharjeva opomba: This step tenderizes the tougher cuts of meat.

3. 3

   While the meat simmers, cook the bacon in a separate large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until crispy.

   Približno 8 min

   Kuharjeva opomba: Render the fat well for flavor.

4. 4

   Remove the crispy bacon and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pot.

5. 5

   Add the onion to the pot with bacon fat and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

   Približno 7 min

6. 6

   Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

   Približno 1 min

   Kuharjeva opomba: Be careful not to burn the garlic.

7. 7

   Add the sauerkraut, bay leaf, and juniper berries to the pot with the onion and garlic.

8. 8

   Pour in the white wine and chicken broth, bring to a gentle simmer, then cover and cook for 30 minutes.

   Približno 30 min

   Kuharjeva opomba: This allows the sauerkraut to absorb the flavors.

9. 9

   After the initial meat simmering, add the berner zungenwurst and beef tongue to the pot with the pork belly and pork chop.

   Kuharjeva opomba: If using pre-cooked beef tongue, add it later to avoid overcooking.

10. 10

    Continue to simmer all the meats for another 30 minutes.

    Približno 30 min

    Kuharjeva opomba: Ensure all meats are cooked through and tender.

11. 11

    During the last 20 minutes of meat cooking, add the potatoes and carrots to the sauerkraut pot.

12. 12

    Season the sauerkraut and vegetables with salt and black pepper to taste, then continue to simmer until vegetables are tender.

    Približno 20 min

    Kuharjeva opomba: Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

13. 13

    Once all meats are cooked, carefully remove them from their cooking liquid and slice them into serving portions.

    Kuharjeva opomba: Reserve some cooking liquid if desired for moisture.

14. 14

    Arrange the sliced meats, sauerkraut with potatoes and carrots on a large platter.

    Kuharjeva opomba: Traditionally served family-style.

15. 15

    Garnish with the reserved crispy bacon and serve immediately with mustard on the side.