"Be sure to have your German beer ready to go with this!..."
INGREDIENTS
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6 slices bacon
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2 tablespoons butter (optional) or 2 tablespoons margarine (optional)
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1 small onion, chopped
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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2 lbs sauerkraut, rinsed and well-drained
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2 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced
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2 cups water
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1/2 cup apple cider or 1/2 cup apple juice
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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1 teaspoon instant chicken bouillon granules
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1 teaspoon caraway seed
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1 bay leaf
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1 lb fresh bratwurst (about 5)
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2 medium apples, cored, and sliced