Shelly's Recipe

GERMAN-STYLE BRATWURST AND SAUERKRAUT

Category: Casseroles - Pork

6 slices bacon
1 small onion, sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (32 oz) jar sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained
2 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced
1 1/2 - 2 cups water
1/2 cup apple juice or dry white wine
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp instant chicken bouillon and caraway seeds
1 dry bay leaf
1 lb bratwurst
2 medium apples, cored and sliced

Cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon, drain and crumble on paper towel. Set aside. Drain off all but 2 tbsp drippings in skillet. Add onion and garlic to skillet and cook until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in sauerkraut and next 7 ingredients. Bring to a boil over high heat.

Meanwhile, make 3 or 4 diagonal 1/4 inch deep cuts into each side of each sausage. Cook in a skillet until browned, turning occasionally. Add to sauerkraut mixture. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, 20-30 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally. Add apples and cook, covered, 5-10 minutes or until apples are just tender. Stir in reserved bacon. Remove and discard bay leaf. Serves 5