German Bratwurst

Name: German Bratwurst
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5 servings.
Cuisine: German Dinner Recipes, German Recipes
Ingredients: 4 bacon strips, diced; 5 uncooked bratwurst links; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1/4 cup chicken broth; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 tablespoon white wine or additional chicken broth; 1 tablespoon cider vinegar; 1/8 teaspoon celery seed

The bacon for this recipe can be used in the Sauerkraut Mashed Potatoes recipe included in this German meal. And what a tasty use for bacon drippings! The tangy mustard and brown sugar make this quick-and-easy German Bratwurst recipe from the Test Kitchen something special.

Ingredients

4 bacon strips, diced
5 uncooked bratwurst links
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon white wine or additional chicken broth
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/8 teaspoon celery seed

Directions

In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels (save for another use). Drain, reserving 4 tablespoons drippings. In the drippings, cook bratwurst for 10-15 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. Drain skillet.
In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and broth until smooth; set aside. Add the mustard, brown sugar, wine, vinegar and celery seed to skillet; cook and stir over medium heat until mixture is hot and bubbly.
Gradually add cornstarch mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Return bratwurst to the pan; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes longer or until glazed.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 425 calories, 37g fat (13g saturated fat), 79mg cholesterol, 1046mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 14g protein.

Originally published as German Bratwurst in Simple & Delicious September/October 2006

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Yvonneash

Sep 5, 2015

Loved the glaze on the brats. Perfect for my German dinner. Will use it again!
katlaydee3

Jan 11, 2015

Excellent! I loved these sausages!
germanycook

Dec 10, 2012

Didn't use bacon fat, used margarine. So yummy! A really yummy change from plain bratwurst!
brbrcooney

Sep 18, 2012

where do you get the german sausage,I lived in Colordo and you can buy them almst every store,but in Oklahoma I can't find them.
lurky27

Nov 14, 2010

We used lean turkey bratwurst and skipped the bacon, trying to make it healthier. Oh so good!~ Theresa