Connecticut is known as the âconstitution state.â While the origin on this title is uncertain, the nickname is assumed to reference the Fundamental Orders of 1638-39. These Fundamental Orders represent the framework for the first formal government written by a representative body in Connecticut.
A kipper is a smoked herring. After they have been caught, the herrings are gutted, split and lightly soaked in brine. Then they are smoked over hardwood chips in a kiln. The best ones come from the Isle of Man, Loch Fyne and Northumberland and are sold complete with head, tail and backbone.
Smoked Pork Chops with Sauerkraut. Kassler is a process of smoking and brining pork. Rippchen refers to a the chop. This dish is braised in a crock pot but you can use a Dutch oven as well. Rinse the Kraut in a strainer and place in the crockpot or Dutch oven. Add the caraway seeds and crushed juiniper seeds if you want.