Apple Sweet & Sour Brats
Courtesy of National Pork Board 4 Servings • 10 Min. Prep Time • 15 Min. Cook Time • Potato Pancakes Applesauce| Ingredients |
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| 1 lb. turkey bratwurst or kielbasa sausage |
| 1 lb. can sauerkraut |
| 1 small jar applesauce |
| apple juice |
| 1 large apple |
| 1 large onion |
| 2 Tbsp. brown sugar |
| cinnamon |
Directions:
1. Drain sauerkraut and wash in a colander with cold water. Squeeze out water.
2. Simmer sauerkraut in a pot with a small jar of applesauce and enough apple juice to steam it.
3. In a sauté pan, brown sliced onion in 2 Tbsp. butter. When browned, sprinkle in brown sugar and raise heat to high until onion is crisp.
4. Add chunks of fresh apple. Lower heat and sauté for a few minutes.
5. Add apples and onions to sauerkraut. Add salt and pepper to taste; sprinkle in cinnamon.
6. Add turkey bratwurst and 1/2 c. boiling water to skillet; simmer, covered for 15 min., turning once.
7. Drain water, fry bratwurst to brown. Place sauerkraut on plates; top with bratwurst.
* Recipe and photo courtesy of National Pork Board. For more recipes visit:
www.PorkBeInspired.com
Nutrition:
Calories: 335; Total Fat: 24g; Saturated Fat: 9g; Total Carbs: 25g; Fiber: 2g; Protein: 11g; Sodium: 580mg;Wine Pairings:
Beaujolais, Pinot Noir, Shiraz/Syrah