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Andrew Fowler

Cider Brats with Apples and Sauerkraut

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs fresh bratwurst links
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 lbs baby red potatoes halved
  • 1 large yellow onion thinly sliced
  • 1 jar 24 oz sauerkraut, drained
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 2 tbsp whole-grain mustard
  • 1 tsp caraway seeds
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 Granny Smith apples cored and cut into wedges

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown bratwurst on two sides, about 5 minutes total; they will remain undercooked.
  2. Spread potatoes and onion in a 6-quart slow cooker; cover with sauerkraut.
  3. Whisk cider, mustard, caraway, and pepper; pour into cooker.
  4. Place bratwurst over sauerkraut; top with apple wedges.
  5. Cover; cook on low for 4 1/2 to 5 hours until potatoes are tender and sausages reach 160°F.
  6. Serve each brat with potatoes, apples, kraut, and enough cider liquid to moisten.