Bratwurst and Sauerkraut Recipe
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Bratwurst and Sauerkraut Recipe
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Why wait for Oktoberfest to indulge in some German goodness? German cuisine is known for being hearty, unpretentious, and flavorful, with a focus on meat, potatoes, and some sour and tangy flavors. Bratwurst and sauerkraut deliver exactly this, with juicy, savory sausage complemented by the tanginess of sauerkraut and sweetness of apples, served up on creamy mashed potatoes. It's a relaxed dinner option that delivers big flavor!
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Ingredients
- 1 1 tablespoon butter
- 8 8 bratwurst sausages
- 1 1 cup apple juice
- 1 1 large onion sliced
- 3 3 cups Sauerkraut drained
- 1 1 red baking apple sliced
- minced parsley to serve
Mashed Potatoes
- 1 1 lb potatoes diced
- ¾ ¾ teaspoon each: salt and pepper
- 2 2 tablespoons butter
- ¼ ¼ cup whipping cream
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Instructions
- Start by making the mashed potatoes. Place the diced potatoes into a medium-sized pot and cover them with water. Bring to a boil over high heat then reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking water and then drain the pot. Add the butter, cream, salt, and pepper and mash the potatoes. Slowly stir in some of the reserved cooking water, until the potatoes are wonderfully creamy.
- While the potatoes are boiling, make the bratwurst. Melt the butter in a large, non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add the bratwurst and cook until brown on both sides, about 10 minutes. Remove them from the pan.
- Add the onion and cook until it turns soft and golden, then add the sauerkraut and mix well. Add the bratwurst to the pan then pour the apple juice over the top. Cover the pan, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook for 20 minutes, until the bratwurst is fully cooked.
- Nestle the apple slices around the bratwurst and cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes more. Serve the bratwurst and sauerkraut over the mashed potatoes with a little minced parsley on top.
Notes
- The best apples for this recipe are gala, ambrosia, or fuji.
- A scoop of sour cream on the side makes this extra awesome.
- This recipe was tested using North Coast apple juice, which is really great juice.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1 serving = ¼ of the recipe
Calories
671kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
53g
(18%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
42g
(65%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
20g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
105mg
(35%)
Sodium
2296mg
(96%)
Potassium
1355mg
(39%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
22g
(44%)
Vitamin A
143IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
44mg
(49%)
Calcium
106mg
(11%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 671 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving = ¼ of the recipe | |
| Calories | 671kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 42g | 65% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 105mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 2296mg | 96% |
| Potassium | 1355mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 143IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 44mg | 49% |
| Calcium | 106mg | 11% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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