BEER-BRAISED SAUSAGES AND SAUERKRAUT RECIPE - (5/5)

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Beer-Braised Sausages and Sauerkraut Recipe - (5/5) image

Provided by Dr_Mom

Number Of Ingredients 12

9 cups drained sauerkraut (from 5 to 6 pounds packaged, not canned, sauerkraut)
1/4 pound smoked bacon* (preferably slab), cut crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces
2 medium-large onions, sliced thin
4 medium carrots, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch -thick slices
5 1/2 cups Oktoberfest lager (44 ounces) such as Paulaner
1 cup chicken broth
3 bay leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
1 tablespoon vegetable oil if desired
1 3/4 pounds assorted smoked and precooked fresh sausages* (such as smoked kielbasa cut into thick slices, frankfurters, and baernwurst, and precooked fresh bratwurst, weisswurst , and chipolata)
a 1-pound piece smoked boneless pork loin (Canadian bacon), cut into 4 slices

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. In a large bowl soak sauerkraut in cold water to cover 20 minutes, changing water once halfway through soaking. While sauerkraut is soaking, in a large heavy skillet cook bacon pieces over moderate heat, stirring, until golden. Pour off all but about 2 tablespoons drippings and add onions to bacon. Cook mixture, stirring, until onions are softened. Drain sauerkraut well in a colander, pressing out excess liquid, and in a large flameproof roasting pan combine with bacon mixture, carrots, beer, broth, bay leaves, salt, and peppercorns. Bring sauerkraut mixture to a boil on top of stove and boil 1 minute. Cover pan tightly with foil and braise in middle of oven 4 hours. Sauerkraut may be prepared up to this point 1 day ahead, cooled, uncovered, and chilled, covered with plastic wrap. Reheat sauerkraut before proceeding. If desired, in a heavy skillet heat oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and in batches brown sausages. Add sausages and pork loin to sauerkraut, partially submerging them. Braise sausages and sauerkraut, covered tightly with foil, in middle of oven 30 minutes and transfer with a slotted spoon to a heated platter, discarding bay leaves if desired. (Do not eat bay leaves if leaving as garnish.)

Paul Blinaux
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a hit. The sausages were cooked to perfection and the sauerkraut was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Nondumiso Snesh
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The sausages were cooked to perfection and the sauerkraut was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Freda Bale
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The sausages are cooked to perfection and the sauerkraut is flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Rosalid kabubia
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The sausages were cooked to perfection and the sauerkraut was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Julius Santer
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a hit. The sausages were cooked to perfection and the sauerkraut was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Pranchal Jagwani
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The sausages were cooked to perfection and the sauerkraut was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Jovanpreet Kaur
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The sausages are cooked to perfection and the sauerkraut is flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Jani Wadho
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The sausages were cooked to perfection and the sauerkraut was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Murder_demon666
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a hit. The sausages were cooked to perfection and the sauerkraut was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Habibullah Siddik
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The sausages were cooked to perfection and the sauerkraut was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


gina davis
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The sausages are cooked to perfection and the sauerkraut is flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Pradeep Priyalal
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The sausages were cooked to perfection and the sauerkraut was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Me, Myself, and I :D
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a hit. The sausages were cooked to perfection and the sauerkraut was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Choice Chineamerem
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The sausages were cooked to perfection and the sauerkraut was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Zain Mobile
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The sausages are cooked to perfection and the sauerkraut is flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Md Shariful Islam
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The sausages were cooked to perfection and the sauerkraut was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Leane Baraza
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The sausages were juicy and the sauerkraut was tangy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Obak
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This was a great recipe! The sausages were cooked perfectly and the sauerkraut was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.