Best Bratwurst Red Cabbage And Apples Recipes

Braised Red Cabbage, Apples, and Brats image

Provided by Smilyn

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tablespoons rendered bacon fat
2 tablespoons sugar
1 small yellow onion, chopped
4 cups shredded red cabbage (about 1/2 of a medium-sized head)
2 tart apples, cored and sliced thin, but not peeled (i.e. Jonathans)
1/2 teaspoon caraway seed
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 -1 1/2 lb bratwurst (or German style smoked sausage links)
1 lb new potato
salt and pepper
1 cup beer (not to drink, it's for the recipe)

Steps:

Melt the bacon fat in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sugar and cook, stirring often, until sugar browns (about 4 minutes).
Reduce the heat to medium low, add the onion, and saute it until golden.
Add cabbage, apples, vinegar and caraway seeds. Stir to blend.
Place sausage links and potatoes on top of cabbage mixture.
Season with salt and pepper, then pour beer all over.
Bring to a boil over medium high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes.
Taste to adjust seasonings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 593.4, Fat 33.5, SaturatedFat 11.4, Cholesterol 83.9, Sodium 989.5, Carbohydrate 51, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 20.1, Protein 19.6

Bratwurst, Red Cabbage, and Apples image

Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 pounds bratwurst
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup beer
1 head red cabbage, quartered, cored, and sliced
2 yellow onions, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
2 pippin or small Granny Smith apples, cored, quartered and thinly sliced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Place a sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the bratwurst and cook, turning, for about 15 minutes, until well browned.
In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, sugar, and beer and mix until the sugar dissolves.
In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, onions, caraway seeds, and apples and toss well with your hands. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to the slow cooker and pour in the vinegar mixture. Place the bratwurst on top. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours, until the cabbage is tender to your taste.
Divide the bratwurst and vegetables evenly among plates and serve hot.