Brats with Sauerkraut
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4.6
51 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
420 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
German
Brats with Sauerkraut
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The German-style brats with sauerkraut are traditional comfort food at its best. Only two main ingredients, but so much pleasure!
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Ingredients
- 4-8 bratwurst depending on size and appetite
- 1 can of sauerkraut about 1.8 lb/ 800 g, Note 1
- 1-2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion
- 1 medium apple
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
- 1-2 bay leaves
- 1 cup beer Note 2
- Fine sea salt and ground black pepper
Instructions
- Brown sausages: Heat a skillet large enough to hold the sauerkraut as well. Add 1 tablespoon oil and brown the sausages on all sides; they should not be cooked through as they will continue cooking with the kraut.1-2 tablespoons vegetable oil + 4-8 bratwurst
- Chop: In the meantime, chop the onion finely, peel, and dice the apple.1 medium onion + 1 medium apple
- Saute: Remove the brats from the skillet. If there isn’t enough sausage fat left in the skillet, add another 1 tablespoon olive oil. Next, add the onion and saute for about 3 minutes. Add the apple and saute for another 3 minutes.
- Caramelize: Sprinkle the sugar on top and let caramelize for 1-2 minutes.1 teaspoon sugar
- Combine: Add drained sauerkraut, caraway seeds, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Stir in the beer or another cooking liquid of choice. 1 can of sauerkraut + 1 teaspoon caraway seeds + 1-2 bay leaves + 1 cup beer/ 250 ml + fine sea salt and ground black pepper
- Simmer sauerkraut: Cover and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Cook: Nestle the brats into the cabbage, cover, and cook until the brats are done, about 10-15 minutes. Check with a meat thermometer (internal temperature160°F/ 71°C) or by cutting one sausage in the middle; it should not be pink anymore
Notes
- Sauerkraut: Either fresh (homemade or from the butchers), from a can, jar, or bag. Search for a German product for genuine taste and texture. I recommend Mildessa/Hengstenberg. (the Amazon affiliate link opens in a new tab).
- Sub beer with white wine, apple cider, chicken or beef stock, or apple juice.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1brat with ¼ of the sauerkraut
Calories
420kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
18g
Cholesterol
63mg
(21%)
Sodium
2309mg
(96%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 420 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1brat with ¼ of the sauerkraut | |
| Calories | 420kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 18g | 106% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 2309mg | 96% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.6
51 reviews
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