Beer Braised Bratwurst With Sauerkraut

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 12 ounces beer
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 8 bratwursts
• 5 bacon, slices chopped
• 2 onions, sliced
• 1 lb sauerkraut, drained
• 1 tablespoon caraway seed (optional)
• 2 carrots, shredded
• 2 granny smith apples, cut into matchsticks

Recipe

• 1 in a saucepan, simmer bratwurst in beer and chicken broth for about 10 minutes; reserve both liquid and sausages, separately.
• 2 meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat for 6 minutes; transfer bacon pieces to a plate.
• 3 add onions to bacon drippings and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
• 4 add reserved liquid from bratwurst and cook, over medium high heat, until mostly evaporated, about 8 minutes.
• 5 add the sauerkraut, carrots, bacon, and bratwurst, cover and heat through; stir in apples and serve.