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Ale-Braised Bratwurst and Sauerkraut

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!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 345 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: German

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 lb fresh bratwurst uncooked
  • 1 medium yellow onion roughly chopped
  • 3 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 fl oz. German ale
  • ½ cup apple cider
  • 3 tablespoon fresh thyme chopped
  • 1 ½ cup chicken stock
  • 2 cups good qaulity sauerkraut drained
  • kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Heat your grill to medium-high heat , or a large heavy skillet.
  2. 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.
  3. In a Dutch oven (or large sturdy pot), over medium eat, warm the olive oil.
  4. Add the onion and saute until tender and golden, about 10 minutes.
  5. Add the flour and cook, stirring for another minute.
  6. Whisk in the ale and cider until the mixture is smooth and bubbly.
  7. Add the thyme and stock, whisking to blend, and bring to a simmer.
  8. Return the sausages to the pot and cover.
  9. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook for 15 minutes.
  10. Uncover, add the sauerkraut, and simmer until the sauce is slightly reduced, about 5 minutes longer.
  11. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
  12. Divide the sausages and sauce among serving bowls and serve at once.

Nutrition Information

Calories 345kcal (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 345

% Daily Value*

Calories 345kcal 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.