skillet-braised bratwurst and sauerkraut

Name: SKILLET-BRAISED BRATWURST AND SAUERKRAUT
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 2 pound(s) sauerkraut, rinsed (not canned); 1 cup(s) chicken broth; 2 slice(s) bacon; 10 - juniper berries; 2 - bay leaves; 2 tablespoon(s) butter; 1-1/2 pound(s) bratwurst, cut into 3-inch lgths.; 1 - onion, halved and sliced thin; - salt and pepper; 1 - granny smith apple, peeled, cored and grated; 4 teaspoon(s) packed brown sugar

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Ellen Gwaltney Bales

Indianapolis, IN

Updated on Aug 11, 2015

This is my kind of meal, in keeping with my German heritage--yum! Recipe: Simple Weeknight Favorites (Taste of Home) Photo: Tasteofhome.com 08-11-15

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Skillet-Braised Bratwurst and Sauerkraut

prep time 10 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 pounds sauerkraut, rinsed (not canned)
1 cup chicken broth
2 slices bacon
10 - juniper berries
2 - bay leaves
2 tablespoons butter
1-1/2 pound bratwurst, cut into 3-inch lgths.
1 - onion, halved and sliced thin
- salt and pepper
1 - granny smith apple, peeled, cored and grated
4 teaspoons packed brown sugar

How To Make skillet-braised bratwurst and sauerkraut

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine sauerkraut, broth, bacon, juniper berries and bay leaves. Cover and microwave until kraut is softened, about 10 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile, melt butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add bratwurst and cook until lightly browned on all sides, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
Step 3

Add onion and 1/2 tsp. salt to the empty skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in sauerkraut mixture, apple and brown sugar and bring to a simmer. Nestle the bratwurst into the kraut, cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook until sausages are no longer pink in center, 10 to 12 minutes. Discard bay leaves and bacon, season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve.
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