Regional specialties

Choucroute garnie

An Alsatian dish of sauerkraut, typically served with pork, sausages and potatoes.

Say it: shoo-KROOT gar-NEE (approximate English pronunciation)

Choucroute means sauerkraut; choucroute garnie is the dish served with accompaniments such as pork, sausages and potatoes. Closely associated with Alsace, it also has alternative interpretations, including seafood versions. The garnish varies, so read what the restaurant serves with the cabbage before choosing the dish.

Names to look for on menus

choucroute garnie, choucroute

Explore its regional connections: Alsace

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