Ingredients

  • 7 1/2 cups refrigerated sauerkraut, drained
  • 2 bacon slices, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 cups coarsely chopped onion
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons juniper berries
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1 (750-milliliter) bottle Riesling or other dry white wine
  • 1 (8-ounce) bottle clam juice
  • 7 (6-ounce) salmon steaks (1 inch thick)
  • Cooking spray

Method

  • Place sauerkraut in a colander; rinse under cold water. Drain well, pressing sauerkraut with the back of a spoon to remove as much water as possible.
  • Cook bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat for 3 minutes. Add onion; saute 5 minutes. Stir in sauerkraut, juniper berries, and next 4 ingredients (juniper berries through clam juice). Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 45 minutes or until liquid evaporates and mixture is tender.
  • Place salmon steaks on broiler pan coated with cooking spray, and broil 3 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Serve with sauerkraut mixture.