Bratwurst with Sauerkraut

Name: Bratwurst with Sauerkraut
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 4 raw bratwurst sausages; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 yellow onion, sliced; 2 cups sauerkraut, drained; 1/2 tsp caraway seeds; 1 cup chicken broth; 2 tbsp whole grain mustard

Pan-seared bratwurst sausages simmered with tangy sauerkraut, sliced onions, and caraway seeds.

35 minEasyServes 4480 cal/serving

GermanDinnerStovetopHigh ProteinLow CarbGluten-FreeDairy-FreeNut-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

4 raw bratwurst sausages
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 yellow onion, sliced
2 cups sauerkraut, drained
1/2 tsp caraway seeds
1 cup chicken broth
2 tbsp whole grain mustard

Instructions

1

Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
2

Add 4 raw bratwurst sausages and sear for 5 minutes until browned, then remove from skillet.
3

Add 1 sliced yellow onion to the pan and cook for 4 minutes until soft.
4

Stir in 2 cups drained sauerkraut, 1/2 tsp caraway seeds, and 1 cup chicken broth to combine.
5

Return 4 raw bratwurst sausages to the skillet, cover, and simmer for 12 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
6

Serve warm alongside 2 tbsp whole grain mustard.

Questions

How long does Bratwurst with Sauerkraut keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Bratwurst with Sauerkraut?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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