Bratwurst and Sauerkraut: A Hearty German Classic for Your Table
Bratwurst and Sauerkraut is a comforting German classic featuring juicy bratwurst sausages paired with tangy sauerkraut. This one-pan dish combines caramelized onions, sweet-tart apples, and sauerkraut, all simmered to perfection for a balanced blend of savory, sour, and sweet flavors. Easy to prepare and full of bold tastes, it’s perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
- Bratwurst sausages: 6
- Butter: 1 tablespoon
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
- Yellow onion: 1 thinly sliced
- Apple: 1 large cored and sliced (use a sweet-tart variety like Granny Smith)
- Garlic: 3 cloves minced
- Sauerkraut: 15 ounces 1 can or 2 cups homemade, well-drained
- Granulated sugar: 1 tablespoon or substitute brown sugar for depth
- Salt: ½ teaspoon plus more to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Thinly slice the onion, core and slice the apple, and mince the garlic. Drain the sauerkraut thoroughly.
- Brown the Bratwurst: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bratwurst and brown them on all sides for 2–3 minutes per side. Set aside.
- Sauté Onions and Apples: In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the onions and cook for 4–5 minutes until softened. Stir in the apple slices and cook for another 3 minutes.
- Add Garlic and Sauerkraut: Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Mix in the drained sauerkraut.
- Season and Sweeten: Sprinkle sugar and salt over the sauerkraut mixture, stirring to combine.
- Simmer with Bratwurst: Place the browned bratwurst into the skillet, nestling them into the sauerkraut. Cover the skillet, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 15–20 minutes.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the sauerkraut and adjust seasoning with more salt or sugar as needed.
- Serve: Serve hot with mashed potatoes, rye bread, or a cold beer.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal
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