Ale-Braised Bratwurst and Sauerkraut
User Reviews
4.9
36 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
345 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
German
Ale-Braised Bratwurst and Sauerkraut
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This Ale-Braised Bratwurst and Sauerkraut gets a nice kick-start on the grill (or in the skillet), which gets the brats nice and browned before they the go into the pot to be braised with all the other amazing German aromatics. This is German comfort food at its best!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 lb bratwurst uncooked, fresh
- 1 yellow onion roughly chopped, medium
- 3 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 fl oz. ale German
- ½ cup apple cider
- 3 tablespoon thyme chopped, fresh
- 1 ½ cup chicken stock
- 2 cups sauerkraut drained, good quality
- kosher salt
- black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Heat your grill to medium-high heat , or a large heavy skillet.
- Add the brats, and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes (doesn't need to be cooked completely through...they will finish cooking while braising). Set aside.
- In a Dutch oven (or large sturdy pot), over medium eat, warm the olive oil.
- Add the onion and saute until tender and golden, about 10 minutes.
- Add the flour and cook, stirring for another minute.
- Whisk in the ale and cider until the mixture is smooth and bubbly.
- Add the thyme and stock, whisking to blend, and bring to a simmer.
- Return the sausages to the pot and cover.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook for 15 minutes.
- Uncover, add the sauerkraut, and simmer until the sauce is slightly reduced, about 5 minutes longer.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper.
- Divide the sausages and sauce among serving bowls and serve at once.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
345kcal
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 345 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 345kcal | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
36 reviews
Excellent
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