BRAISED RED CABBAGE, APPLES, AND BRATS

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