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German bratwurst, potatoes, and sauerkraut in a Dutch oven.
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Bratwurst and Sauerkraut with Apples

Bratwurst and sauerkraut takes all the work out of making this German bratwurst dinner. The apples adds a touch of sweetness, and also tenderize the bratwurst, making them even more delicious.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Main Dishes, One Pot
Cuisine: German, Oktoberfest
Servings: 4
Calories: 550kcal
Author: Kelly Bloom
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 package Bratwursts any kind, package of 5
  • 1 Onion Sliced
  • 2 Apples Cored and sliced, skins on
  • 2 cloves Garlic Sliced
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper
  • 16 oz Sauerkraut Any kind
  • ½ teaspoon Caraway seeds Optional
  • ½ cup Beer Or water
  • 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes
  • 1 sprig Thyme fresh
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Heat olive oil in a 4 to 6 quart Dutch oven over medium heat. Add bratwurst and cook until lightly browned on all sides.
    PRO TIP: If you're in a hurry, you can completely skip browning the brats.
    1 tablespoon Olive oil, 1 package Bratwursts
  • Remove bratwurst from skillet and set aside.
  • Add sliced onion, apple slices, garlic, and seasonings to the Dutch oven and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
    1 Onion, 2 Apples, 2 cloves Garlic, 1 teaspoon Salt, ½ teaspoon Black pepper
  • Return bratwurst to skillet and nestle into the onion and apple mixture.
  • Empty the jar, can, or package of sauerkraut and caraway seeds over the brats, onions, and apples. Add the beer or water.
    16 oz Sauerkraut, ½ teaspoon Caraway seeds, ½ cup Beer
  • Cut the potatoes lengthwise in half and tuck in around the outer edges of the Dutch oven pot with a sprig of fresh thyme or rosemary.They don't have to be submerged.
    4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, 1 sprig Thyme
  • Bake covered in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until bratwurst is cooked through and the potatoes are fork tender. Serve with crusty bread to soak up some of the sauce.

Notes

  • To prevent the bratwurst from splitting, prick them with a fork a few times before cooking.
  • Browning the bratwurst is optional, but it does add more flavor to the sauce.
  • You can also add other vegetables to this dish, such as carrots or mushrooms.
  • If you don't like sauerkraut, you can substitute shredded cabbage.
  • Serve this German bratwurst dinner with your favorite mustard on the side to dip the sausage in.

Nutrition

Calories: 550kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 2296mg | Potassium: 1462mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 103IU | Vitamin C: 58mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 4mg