A classic, hearty, and convivial family dish
Baeckeoffe is one of Alsace’s most iconic comfort foods. This slow-cooked casserole combines marinated meats, potatoes, onions, and white wine, sealed and baked gently until meltingly tender. Rich, rustic, and deeply aromatic, it’s a dish made to be shared—and even better the next day.
Ingredients (Serves a Family)
2 kg (4.4 lb) potatoes
650 g (1.4 lb) beef chuck (or blade roast)
650 g (1.4 lb) pork shoulder or pork neck
650 g (1.4 lb) lamb shoulder
1 kg (2.2 lb) onions
1 bottle Alsatian white wine (Riesling or Sylvaner)
1 carrot
1 shallot
1 leek (white part only)
2 sprigs thyme
1 bay leaf
5 juniper berries
A few celery leaves
1 garlic clove
Salt and black pepper (whole peppercorns recommended)
200 g (1½ cups) flour (for sealing the dish)
Traditional Preparation
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