savory
Apple Sweet and Sour Brats
Apple sweet and sour brats combine savory sausage with a tangy, lightly sweet sauce. Crisp apples add balance and brightness to a dish that’s easy to love — and easy to serve.
At A Glance
- Prep Time 10 minutes
- Cook Time 50 minutes
- Servings 6 Servings
- Cuts sausage
Ingredients
Before we get cooking, here’s everything you need. Check items off as you go — at home or in the store.
Directions
- In a large saucepan, simmer sauerkraut with applesauce and apple juice for 20 minutes.
- In a large deep skillet, heat butter over medium heat; add onions and sauté, stirring frequently, until very soft, about 10 minutes.
- Add brown sugar, and cook for 5 more minutes.The onions should be caramelized.
- Add apple pieces and sauté for 5 more minutes until apples are just tender.
- Add to sauerkraut along with cinnamon, salt and pepper.
- Keep warm until ready to serve.
- Prepare a medium-hot fire in grill.
- Grill bratwurst directly over fire, turning, until evenly browned, about 5-7 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F.
- Remove bratwurst from grill and serve with sauerkraut.
Ground pork is safe to eat when cooked to 160 degrees.
Cook Time: 1 minutes