Bratwurst with Sauerkraut

Golden bratwurst served on sauerkraut gently braised with apple, onion and caraway.

TIME BREAKDOWN
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 35 min
Total: 45 minutes
Vegetarian
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Nuts
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Serves
4 people
Difficulty
Very Easy

Ingredients

  • 8 pork bratwurst
  • 1 tbsp sunflower oil
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 1 apple, peeled and grated
  • 1 x 500g jar or pouch sauerkraut, drained
  • 1 tsp caraway seeds
  • 1 tsp caster sugar
  • 150ml dry white wine or apple juice
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Mashed potato and mustard, to serve

Method

  1. Heat the oil in a large pan and cook the onion for 6 minutes until soft. Add the apple, sauerkraut, caraway, sugar, wine and bay leaves.

  2. Cover and simmer gently for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, adding a splash of water if it dries out.

  3. Meanwhile, cook the bratwurst in a frying pan over a medium heat for 12 to 15 minutes, turning, until browned and cooked through.

  4. Remove the bay leaves, season the sauerkraut and serve with the bratwurst, mashed potato and mustard.