OMG!!! This is just too good! Easy to prepare. This would be great in winter. But you know what? I would eat this in the spring, summer and fall. I used home-made sauerkraut from a local deli and increased the number of hocks. The flavours were wonderfully layered - just like little surprises as you bit in. This was a green-meal as well. Since the oven was already in operation I browned off extra veggies and beef bones to start a beef reduction. We're set for the weekend: leftovers and a demi glace for something or other. Our tummies thank you.

Hello,
I would like to make this recipe for an Octoberfest themed dinner. However, it is my understanding that juniper berries are best avoided for children under 12, and pregnant women. Is there a reasonable substitute?

Apparently equal parts bay leaves and caraway seeds make a good substitution. Here is a good site for food substitutions that you may want to bookmark. Cheers!