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skillet-braised bratwurst and sauerkraut

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Recipe by
Ellen Gwaltney Bales
@Starwriter
Indianapolis, IN

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

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For skillet-braised bratwurst and sauerkraut

  • 2 lb
    sauerkraut, rinsed (not canned)
  • 1 c
    chicken broth
  • 2 slice
    bacon
  • 10
    juniper berries
  • 2
    bay leaves
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1-1/2 lb
    bratwurst, cut into 3-inch lgths.
  • 1
    onion, halved and sliced thin
  • salt and pepper
  • 1
    granny smith apple, peeled, cored and grated
  • 4 tsp
    packed brown sugar

How To Make skillet-braised bratwurst and sauerkraut

  • 1
    In a large bowl, combine sauerkraut, broth, bacon, juniper berries and bay leaves. Cover and microwave until kraut is softened, about 10 minutes.
  • 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.
  • 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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