SAUCY BRATWURST SUPPER

Saucy Bratwurst Supper image

For a change-of-pace dinner menu, I pull out this sensational bratwurst recipe. The caraway and other seasonings give this meaty main dish wonderful old-world flair. My husband thinks it's terrific. -Robin Huber, Calgary, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

4 to 6 fresh bratwurst links
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup apple juice
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup water

Steps:

In a large skillet, brown bratwurst; remove and set aside. In the same skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add mushrooms, tomatoes, vinegar, bay leaf, caraway, salt and pepper. Cook and stir for 2-3 minutes. , Return bratwurst to skillet. Add apple juice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 18-22 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°., Discard bay leaf. Remove bratwurst; keep warm. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Gradually add to sauce mixture; bring to a boil. Boil and stir for 2 minutes. Serve with the bratwurst.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 520mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.