Baked Brats in Caramelized Sauerkraut
Baked brats in caramelized sauerkraut is a wonderfully easy sausage casserole that feeds the family on a weeknight, or a crowd on game day, you decide. It's a classic German recipe that everybody adores!
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- 10 inch oven safe skillet or Dutch oven
Ingredients
- 4 raw bratwurst sausages
- olive oil
- 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
- 1/2 green apple, peeled and chopped
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp caraway seeds
- 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
- 3 cups lightly drained sauerkraut
- 1 cup apple cider
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F
- Brush the brats lightly with olive oil.
- Brown them in a hot pan for a few minutes on each side, until they take on some nice color. Note: I do this right in the same pan I'm going to bake in, so make sure it can accommodate everything, and is oven safe. A 9 or 10 inch cast iron skillet or grill pan works perfectly, I use this one.
- Remove the brats to a plate and set aside. Add the onions and apples to the same pan and saute over medium heat for a couple of minutes. Stir in the brown sugar.
- Add the spices and continue to cook, stirring often, for 2 more minutes.
- Add the sauerkraut and cider to the pan and mix well. Make sure to get all the browned bits from the bottom of the pan, that's great flavor!
- Bring the pan up to a boil, then add the brats to the pan and nestle them deep down into the kraut so they will braise in the oven.
- Bake, uncovered, for about 40-45 minutes, just until the brats are cooked through (internal temperature should be 160F) and the sauerkraut is nice and caramelized. Note: Give the sauerkrat a stir once or twice during cooking to redistribute the juices.
- Serve immediately, with plenty of grainy Dijon mustard.
Notes
- This recipe is phenomenal and I highly recommend it. The flavors are wonderfully balanced and it's just a delight.
- I did use a mild sauerkraut, which I think is a good choice.
- Double or triple the recipe to feed a crowd.
Nutrition
Calories: 310 kcal · Carbohydrates: 24 g · Protein: 10 g · Fat: 20 g · Saturated Fat: 7 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 10 g · Cholesterol: 49 mg · Sodium: 1267 mg · Potassium: 529 mg · Fiber: 4 g · Sugar: 16 g · Vitamin A: 37 IU · Vitamin C: 18 mg · Calcium: 67 mg · Iron: 2 mg
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