Brats with Sauerkraut

Name: Brats with Sauerkraut
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 10 min
Yield: 8 servings.
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

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.

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.

Originally published as Slow Cooker Brats and Sauerkraut in Country Woman January/February 2006

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Kathryn

Mar 19, 2017

Loved this! Pretty much going to be what I measure other brats and kraut recipes against.
Funcooking4

Aug 10, 2014

This was my first time trying this recipe and it's good. My husband enjoyed and it's a recipe we can make it again.. The only thing we notice is the sauerkraut was very dark in color after it was done nothing like the pic of recipe showing, why is that?
Cindy Boor

Feb 22, 2014

I'm making this today. I'm a little afraid that there's no liquid in it but I'm going with the recipe anyways but I did double up on the sugar cause I like it sweet so I'll let you know.I'm only giving it three stars cause I haven't tried it yet but it's super simple to make.
pastiepie

Feb 4, 2013

We did not like this. Not sure if I did something wrong but none of us liked. Sorry
jmoller

Dec 17, 2012

I make this once a week. My family loves it! I use 10 brats, and I add a half of cabbage quartered. Delicious!
Heidrunca

Jul 15, 2012

This was delicious! I followed the recipe except used a jumbo onion and a little more brown sugar. Will make again for sure!
rrharding

Jun 9, 2012

Very good. Nice to come home to on a cold snowy day.
jmoller

Sep 24, 2011

My friend makes this and it's great!!
Try2cook4fun

Jun 28, 2011

Family loved it! I made this in a slow cooker. It's summer so I substituted 1 cup of apple butter for the apples. Left out mustard & bacon and doubled sugar & onion. This was delicious! A keeper!
redhead19552002

Aug 11, 2009

sorry that should be and only add onions and sugar to the kraut.redhead