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Beer Glazed Brats and Sauerkraut

Total Time
1h 54m
28m prep ยท 86m cook
Servings
4 people
Rating
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Difficulty
Hard
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๐ŸŒฑ Vegan ๐Ÿฅฌ Vegetarian ๐ŸŒพ Gluten-Free ๐Ÿฅ› Dairy-Free ๐Ÿฅœ Nut-Free โœก๏ธ Kosher

I came up with this recipe for brats and sauerkraut because simply simmering sausages in beer and onions tasted weak. I was looking for a more intense beer flavor with a little bite, and this is it. It's a very satisfying dish if you crave German flavor that's Americanized. We love this dish served on potato rolls with spicy hot German mustard, Swiss cheese, and an ice-cold beer on the side.

Ingredients

  • 0.13 teaspoons celery seeds
  • 0.13 teaspoons caraway seeds
  • 1 , 12 fluid ounce
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons dry mustard powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.13 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 0.13 teaspoons dried dill weed
  • 1 pound fresh bratwurst sausages
  • 1 pound sauerkraut , preferably barrel-aged

Instructions

  1. 1

    Crush celery seeds and caraway seeds with a mortar and pestle until ground.

  2. 2

    Mix beer, brown sugar, dry mustard, onion powder, pepper, dill, and crushed seeds together in a bowl until brown sugar is dissolved.

  3. 3

    Place brats into a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Pour beer mixture over top and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Uncover and increase the heat to medium. Boil the sauce until it reduces to a thick, syrupy liquid, about 20 minutes. Tilt the skillet to roll brats in the sticky sauce until thoroughly coated. Transfer brats to a plate and cover to keep warm.

  5. 5

    Add sauerkraut to the skillet and stir to combine with any leftover sauce; cook for 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer sauerkraut to a serving platter and top with warm brats.

Nutrition Facts

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