Bratwurst and Sauerkraut Skillet

Name: Bratwurst and Sauerkraut Skillet
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients: 6 slices bacon; 2 Tbs butter (optional); 1 small onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 lbs sauerkraut; 2 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced; 2 cups water; 1/2 cup apple cider; 1 Tbs brown sugar; 1 tsp instant chicken bouillon granules; 1 tsp caraway seed; 1 bay leaf; 1 lb fresh bratwurst; 2 medium apples, cored, and sliced

By Leslie Blythe Sausage Sautéing, Simmering

July 26, 2015

Octoberfest arrived with a visit from my brother-in-law, Russell. He loves saurkraut like both his siblings. I don't mind it, but I could live without it. However, this recipe was outstanding and I even liked it. In fact, I had a second helping! He used 2 kinds of bratwurst.

Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 50 mins
Yields: 6 Servings

Ingredients

6 slices bacon

2 Tbs butter (optional)

1 small onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 lbs sauerkraut

2 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced

2 cups water

1/2 cup apple cider

1 Tbs brown sugar

1 tsp instant chicken bouillon granules

1 tsp caraway seed

1 bay leaf

1 lb fresh bratwurst

2 medium apples, cored, and sliced

Directions

1Fry bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp; remove from pan, drain, and crumble; set aside.

2Drain off all but 2 Tbs of dripping in pan (or use butter or margarine if you prefer); add onion and garlic to drippings; cook over medium heat until tender, stirring occasionally.

3Stir in sauerkraut, potatoes, 2 cups water, apple cider, brown sugar, bouillon, caraway, and bay leaf.

4Bring to a boil over heat.

5Meanwhile, brown bratwurst in another skillet over medium heat until browned, turning to brown all sides.

6Add to sauerkraut mixture when it comes to a boil; then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.

7Add apples, and cook, covered, for 5-10 minutes more or until apples are tender.

8Stir in the bacon, and discard the bay leaf; serve.

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