Description
A delicious and comforting dish combining bratwurst with apple sauerkraut, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 4 links Bratwurst (uncooked)
- 12 ounces amber ale (or brown ale)
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 pound yellow onions (sliced)
- 1 Granny Smith Apple (halved, cored and cut into chunks)
- 1 tablespoon caraway seeds
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ lemon (juiced)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme
- 1 quart sauerkraut (well drained)
- whole grain mustard
- 1 to 2 sprigs Fresh thyme
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet set over medium heat. Add the bratwurst and brown well, turning with tongs. Use tongs so you do not puncture the bratwurst with fork tines.
- Pour the ale into the skillet, reduce the heat to low, partially cover with a lid and simmer until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 15 minutes. Do not boil as the bratwurst will split.
- Meanwhile, prepare the apple-sauerkraut. Melt the butter in a large skillet set over medium heat. Add the onions, and cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the apple chunks, caraway, brown sugar, lemon juice, and thyme. Cook an additional 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and add the sauerkraut, tossing with the apples and onions.
- Cover with a lid and allow to sit until the sauerkraut is heated through and the flavors have melded, about 10-15 minutes.
- Transfer the sausages to individual plates (whole, or cut into diagonal slices), spoon the apple sauerkraut alongside, and add a spoonful of the mustard.
- Serve with carrots and horseradish sauce.
Notes
- This recipe is great for family gatherings or casual dinners.
- Pair with your favorite beer for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg