OCTOBERFEST BRATWURST AND SAUERKRAUT SKILLET

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Make and share this Octoberfest Bratwurst and Sauerkraut Skillet recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 slices bacon
2 tablespoons butter (optional) or 2 tablespoons margarine (optional)
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 lbs sauerkraut, rinsed and well-drained
2 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced
2 cups water
1/2 cup apple cider or 1/2 cup apple juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon instant chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon caraway seed
1 bay leaf
1 lb fresh bratwurst (about 5)
2 medium apples, cored, and sliced

Steps:

  • Fry bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp; remove from pan, drain, and crumble; set aside.
  • Drain off all but 2 tbsp of dripping in pan (or use butter or margarine if you prefer); add onion and garlic to drippings; cook over medium heat until tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in sauerkraut, potatoes, 2 cups water, apple cider, brown sugar, bouillon, caraway, and bay leaf.
  • Bring to a boil over heat.
  • Meanwhile, brown bratwurst in another skillet over medium heat until browned, turning to brown all sides.
  • Add to sauerkraut mixture when it comes to a boil; then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Add apples, and cook, covered, for 5-10 minutes more or until apples are tender.
  • Stir in the bacon, and discard the bay leaf; serve.

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