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Brats with Sauerkraut

Name: Brats with Sauerkraut
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 10 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, German
Ingredients: 8 uncooked bratwurst links; 1 can (14 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained; 2 medium apples, peeled and finely chopped; 3 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 1 teaspoon ground mustard; 8 brat buns, split

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Total Time

Prep: 10 min. Cook: 6 hours

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Dec. 23, 2022

I've made many variations of this excellent main dish. The bratwurst can be plain, smoked or cheese-flavored, served whole or cut in slices, with a bun or without. It would be popular at a party or potluck.

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Ingredients

8 uncooked bratwurst links
1 can (14 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained
2 medium apples, peeled and finely chopped
3 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon ground mustard
8 brat buns, split

Directions

Place the bratwurst in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a large bowl, combine the sauerkraut, apples, bacon, brown sugar, onion and mustard; spoon over bratwurst.
Cover and cook on low until a thermometer inserted in the sausage reads 160°, 6-8 hours.
Place brats in buns; using a slotted spoon, top with sauerkraut mixture.

Nutrition Facts

1 brat: 534 calories, 28g fat (11g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 1188mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 4g fiber), 21g protein.

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