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This image shows the fully cooked bratwurst served alongside sautéed onions and apples, ready to be enjoyed.

Batwurst With Sauerkraut

Bratwurst with sauerkraut is a savory and tangy dish, featuring juicy, grilled sausages paired with fermented cabbage. The rich, smoky flavor of the bratwurst complements the zesty, slightly sour sauerkraut, creating a hearty and flavorful meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine German
Servings 5 people
Calories 440 kcal

Equipment

  • Sharp knife for slicing
  • Tongs
  • Large deep skillet or wide pot
  • Cutting Board

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp cooking oil
  • 1 apple
  • 1 yellow onion 
  • 1 cup chicken broth 
  • ¼ tsp freshly cracked pepper
  • ¼ tsp caraway seeds
  • ¼ tsp paprika
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 19 oz batwurst
  • 24 z sauerkraut

Instructions
 

  • Thinly slice the onion and apple, and finely mince the garlic.
  • Heat cooking oil in a large, deep skillet or wide pot over medium heat.
    This image shows bratwurst being added to a hot pan with oil, cooking until browned on all sides.
  • Once the oil is hot, add the bratwurst and cook until browned on all sides (it doesn’t need to be fully cooked yet).
  • Transfer the browned bratwurst to a plate.
  • In the same pan, sauté the onion, apple, and garlic for about 5 minutes, until the onions are soft.
    This image shows onions, apple slices, and garlic being sautéed in the same pan for about 5 minutes, until the onions turn soft and translucent.
  • Drain the sauerkraut and add it to the pan along with caraway seeds, paprika, pepper, and chicken broth.
  • Stir to combine the mixture.
  • Return the bratwurst to the skillet, nestling it into the sauerkraut mixture.
  • Cover the skillet and bring the broth to a simmer.
  • Reduce the heat slightly and let it simmer for 20 minutes, or until the bratwurst is fully cooked.
    This image shows the heat reduced as the bratwurst simmers in the pan for 20 minutes, allowing it to cook through fully.