Skillet-Braised Bratwurst and Sauerkraut

4 Servings
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Skillet-Braised Bratwurst and Sauerkraut Ingredients

2 pound Sauerkraut packaged, rinsed	1 1/2 pound Bratwurst cut into 3-inch lengths
2 slices Bacon	1 each Onion sliced thin
1 cup Chicken broth	Salt & pepper to taste
10 each Juniper berries	1 each Apple granny smith, peeled & grated
2 each Bay leaf	4 teaspoon Brown sugar
2 tablespoon Butter

Instructions for Skillet-Braised Bratwurst and Sauerkraut

Preparation: Microwave sauerkraut: combine sauerkraut, bacon, broth, juniper berries and bay leaves in microwave-safe bowl. Cover tightly with plastic wrap. Microwave on high until sauerkraut softens, about 10 minutes.
Brown bratwurst: Meanwhile, melt butter in 12-ich skillet over medium heat until melted and foaming subsides. Brown bratwurst lightly on all sides, about 3 minutes total. Transfer to plate and set aside.

Saut onion and sauerkraut: Add onion and teaspoon salt to skillet, and return to medium heat until onion is softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in sauerkraut mixture, apple and brown sugar, and bring to simmer

Cook bratwurst: Nestle bratwurst into sauerkraut, cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook until sausages are no longer pink in center, 10 to 12 minutes.

Presentation: Discard bay leaves and bacon, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve.

Main Ingredient: SausageCuisine: American

Ingredient Insight - look inside this recipe

Bacon

Brown Sugar

Butter

Chicken Broth

Granny Smith

Onion

Sauerkraut

Main Dish Fry Quick American Sausage Dinner

for flavor and categorization

Juniper berries can be found in the spice section of the supermarket. Although sauerkraut comes packed in cans and jars, we found sauerkraut packaged in plastic bags ( which are found in the refrigerated section ) to be superior in flavor and texture. [I posted this recipe.]