Directions

• The Filet
• Season the filet with salt and pepper
• Heat high-temperature oil in a pan
• Sear the meat on all sides and remove it from the pan
• Once cool, cut a notch lengthwise down the file and insert the Frankfurter into the middle
• The Sauerkraut
• Chop the onion and apple and cook with oil in a new pan over medium heat
• Add the sauerkraut and mix thoroughly and continue to cook for about 10 minutes until the Sauerkraut is soft
• Remove from the heat and mix with the cream
• Sauce
• Chop the onion and two apples and deglaze the pan from the filet over medium heat
• When the apple and onion are soft, pour the apple juice and bring to temperature
• Reduce to desired consistency, and then add the flour or thickener and season with salt, pepper, and calvados
• Coming Together
• Preheat the oven to 160°C
• In an oven-safe pan or casserole, spread the sauerkraut around evenly. Place the Filet on top
• Cook for 35 minutes or to the desired internal temperature, drizzling butter over the Filet every 10 min or so
• Serve together with the sauce