Roast Rolled Turkey served with Apple-Sour Cabbage & Potatoes

Putenrollbraten auf Apfel-Sauerkraut is one of our family's favourite dish and perfect to be served during the cold months.  It is simple to prepare and tastes good!

Ingredients (serves 4 persons):
1 kg ready rolled turkey with no filling (Putenrollbraten)
2 tbsp cooking oil
500 g or 1 can (850 ml) sour cabbage (Sauerkraut)
1 medium-size onion, to be finely diced
2 bay leaves
6 pcs dried juniper berries (Wacholderbeeren)
1 bottle (370 ml) stewed apple sauce (Apfelkompott)
1/4 litre apple juice
1/8 litre water
1/2 tsp instant vegetable stock granules

Method:
Wash and wipe dry rolled turkey.  Season with salt and pepper.  Leave aside.

Heat oil in a roasting pan and brown rolled turkey on all sides.  Remove to a plate. Then, add diced onions and stir-fry until they are translucent.  Add in bay leaves, juniper berries and sour cabbage.  Cook for about 5 minutes before adding the stewed apple sauce, instant vegetable granules and apple juice. Season to taste.

Return rolled turkey to roasting dish and bake covered in a preheated fan oven at 150° C for about 60 minutes.  Remove lid and bake for another 30 minutes.

To serve, slice turkey meat into thick slices and serve with Sauerkraut and boiled potatoes.

Bon Appetit!