Bratwurst and Sauerkraut

5 from 50 votes

Bratwurst and Sauerkraut

This classic bratwurst recipe features tangy sauerkraut, sweet apples, onions, and juicy German bratwurst simmered in a flavorful broth.

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Total Time45

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: German

Total Cost: $8.15 recipe / $1.63 serving

Servings: servings

Calories: 440kcal

Author: Beth Moncel

Equipment

Deep Stainless Steel Skillet

Ingredients

1 yellow onion $0.70
1 apple $0.72*
2 cloves garlic $0.16
1 Tbsp cooking oil $0.04
19 oz. bratwurst 5 links, $4.47**
24 oz. sauerkraut $1.87
¼ tsp caraway seeds optional, $0.02
¼ tsp paprika $0.02
¼ tsp black pepper freshly cracked, $0.02
1 cup chicken broth $0.13

Instructions

Slice the onion and the apple, and mince the garlic.
Add the cooking oil to a large deep skillet or wide pot. Heat over medium. When the pan and oil are hot, add the bratwurst. Cook on each side until well browned (it does not need to be cooked through at this point). Remove the browned bratwurst to a clean plate.
Add the sliced onions, apples, and garlic to the pan and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the onions are soft.
Drain the sauerkraut and add it to the skillet, along with the caraway seeds, paprika, pepper, and chicken broth. Stir to combine with the apples and onions. Nestle the browned bratwurst down into the sauerkraut.
Place a lid on the pan and allow the broth to come up to a simmer. Lower the heat slightly and continue to simmer the bratwurst in the sauerkraut and broth for 20 minutes, or until the bratwurst is cooked through. Serve hot.

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Notes

*Use a sweet variety of apple to complement the sour sauerkraut. I used a Gala apple.

**You'll find bratwurst in the fresh meat department of your grocery store, near Italian sausage. Johnsonville brats are pretty common in most major grocery stores, but I also enjoy ALDI's store-brand bratwurst. You can use any type of bratwurst in this recipe. If I can find a good deal, I'll bulk buy the brats and use the rest for another recipe, like Dublin coddle!

Nutrition

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