Searching for a satisfying and flavorful meal? Look no further than the classic combination of bratwursts and tangy, savory, fermented cabbage in a bratwursts and Sauerkraut sandwich. A culinary delight that's both simple to make yet bursting with taste, this sandwich is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or even as a quick snack. With a crispy, flavorful brat, the perfect balance of acidity and sweetness from the Sauerkraut, and a soft, slightly toasted roll to hold it all together, this sandwich is a true taste sensation.
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BRATWURST AND SAUERKRAUT
Note: If using a light tasting beer like the Blue Moon we used in this recipe, the sugar listed below in the ingredients list may not be necessary. However if you are using a dark or more bitter beer, sugar should be used to avoid a bitter aftertaste.
Provided by Martha
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- If you plan to serve this dish as an entrée with boiled potatoes instead of as a sandwich, begin preparing the potatoes now.
- In a large skillet or sauté pan, heat oil over medium heat and add bratwurst. Brown each side for two minutes turning a quarter turn each time so all four sides get browned. If they are curled, I found that stacking them against each other while cooking will keep them from flipping on their side. Once browned, remove to a platter and set aside.
- In the same pan, raise the heat to medium high and add onions. Cook for four minutes stirring with a wooden spoon.
- Add garlic, celery salt, caraway seeds and dry mustard. Stir and cook one minute.
- Add cabbage and cook for five minutes.
- Add drained sauerkraut, optional sugar, beer and browned bratwurst. Nestle the bratwurst into the mixture so they are totally covered. Bring to a boil, cover and lower to a simmer. Cook five minutes then remove cover and turn bratwurst. Raise heat to a medium simmer and with cover off cook 5-7 more minutes to cook off some of the liquid and to finish cooking the bratwurst. It is OK to still have some liquid in pan.
- Serve on rolls with spicy, yellow mustard or serve with boiled potatoes as a complete meal.
SAUERKRAUT AND BRATWURST SANDWICHES
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Provided by EAT SMARTER
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Simmer the sauerkraut with the beef broth and the bay leaf gently in a closed pot 20-25 minutes. Stir occasionally and maybe even add a little broth. Season with salt, pepper and a pinch of sugar. Brown the sausages on all sides in a pan in hot oil. Cut the rolls horizontally, spread the lids with coarse mustard and cover the bottoms with the drained sauerkraut. Place the sausages on top and serve.
BRATWURST STEWED WITH SAUERKRAUT
Wisconsin may be the cheese state, but bratwurst (ground meat sausages that are grilled, or in this case, pan-fried) are the state's culinary claim to fame. Due largely to residents' German ancestry, brats are a common site at butcher shops, restaurants and even baseball stadiums. (Madison, Wisconsin is home to an annual "Brat Fest") Michael Symon's simple recipe calls for the links to be cooked with onions, garlic and tangy sauerkraut and then served on a baguette.
Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large pan, heat oil over high heat. Brown bratwurst in oil and reduce heat to medium. Add onions and garlic and cook until lightly caramelized. Add stock, paprika, caraway seeds, and sauerkraut and simmer for 45 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in fresh dill. Serve on baguette.
BRATWURST AND SAUERKRAUT SKILLET
My mother used to make this all the time. It's a recipe that's been passed down the German side of my family for many generations, and we've all put our own spin on it over time. Feel free to add your own, too. Use a beer you like to drink, or leave out the sugar and use apple cider, if you prefer.
Provided by EmmyDuckie
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Brown sausages and onion slices in oil in a wide skillet. The sausages do not need to be cooked through at this stage, you just want to get some color on them.
- Add sauerkraut, sugar, and beer. Stir as best you can around the sausages.
- Bring to a slow boil, reduce heat, and simmer until sausages are cooked through.
- Spread buns or rolls with mustard, and add a sausage and a bit of the sauerkraut and onion to each.
- This is great accompanied by the same beer you cooked with.
BRATS WITH SAUERKRAUT
I've made many variations of this excellent main dish. The bratwurst can be plain, smoked or cheese-flavored, served whole or cut in slices, with a bun or without. It would be popular at a party or potluck.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 6h10m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the bratwurst in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a large bowl, combine the sauerkraut, apples, bacon, brown sugar, onion and mustard; spoon over bratwurst. , Cover and cook on low until a thermometer inserted in the sausage reads 160°, 6-8 hours. , Place brats in buns; using a slotted spoon, top with sauerkraut mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 534 calories, Fat 28g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 1188mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 21g protein.
BEER GLAZED BRATS AND SAUERKRAUT
I came up with this recipe, because simply simmering sausages in beer and onions tasted weak. I was looking for a more intense beer flavor with a little bite, and this is it. A very satisfying dish if you crave German flavor that's Americanized. We love this dish served on potato rolls with spicy hot German mustard, Swiss cheese, and ice cold beer on the side.
Provided by JTk364
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European German
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Crush celery seeds and caraway seeds in a mortar and pestle until ground; set aside.
- Place bratwursts into a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Mix beer, brown sugar, dry mustard, onion powder, black pepper, dill weed, and crushed celery and caraway seeds in a bowl, stirring to dissolve brown sugar; pour over the brats. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Uncover and raise heat to medium; boil the sauce until it reduces to a thick, syrupy liquid, about 20 minutes. Tilt skillet to roll brats in the sticky sauce until thoroughly coated. Transfer sausage to a platter and keep warm. Cook and stir sauerkraut in the same skillet to mix in any leftover sauce, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer sauerkraut to a serving platter and top with cooked bratwurst.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.4 calories, Carbohydrate 11.6 g, Cholesterol 45.9 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 1225.8 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
BRATWURST AND SAUERKRAUT SANDWICHES
Make and share this Bratwurst and Sauerkraut Sandwiches recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Sackville
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 50m
Yield 6 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the butter, then the brats.
- Brown on all sides, then remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium.
- Add the onions and sauté until lightly browned, about 10 minutes, stirring often.
- Add the apples and toss until lightly golden.
- Add the sauerkraut, brats and beer.
- Stir in the caraway, thyme and pepper along with the water.
- Cover and simmer over medium-low heat until the brats are cooked through and the sauerkraut is tender, about 30 minutes.
- If necessary, remove the lid and cook further to remove excess moisture.
- To serve, spread mustard in each roll.
- Add a brat and top with some sauerkraut.
MIDWESTERN GRILLED BRATWURST SANDWICHES WITH CARAWAY SAUERKRAUT
Ask a Wisconsin purist -- tradition demands that these sausages be served on a toasted hard roll (not a hot dog bun), with butter, spicy mustard (not ketchup), sweet pickles (not lettuce), and sauerkraut.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Lunch Recipes
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat grill to medium-low; lightly oil grates. In a medium saucepan, heat butter over medium. Add onion, and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, 4 to 5 minutes. Add sauerkraut, sugar, caraway seeds, and 1/2 cup water; season with salt and pepper. Simmer until sauerkraut is heated through, 3 to 5 minutes; set aside.
- Grill sausages, turning frequently, until golden brown and warmed through, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Grill rolls, cut side down, until warm, 1 to 2 minutes. Spread lightly with butter, if using, and mustard. Halve sausages lengthwise; fill each roll with 2 halves and pickles. Serve with sauerkraut and potato chips.
OPEN-FACED BRATWURST SANDWICHES WITH BEER GRAVY
A nod to both my German heritage and classic diner fare, this bratwurst sandwich recipe comes together in a snap and can be made all in one skillet! I serve it with a green vegetable and french fries or mashed potatoes on the side. Cook sausages in lager or stout beer for a deeper flavor profile. —Allison Ochoa, Hays, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Add bratwurst and onion; cook and stir until bratwurst starts to brown and onion softens. Stir in beer. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, turning occasionally, until a thermometer inserted in bratwurst reads 165° and brats are no longer pink, 12-14 minutes., Remove brats and onions; keep warm. Add remaining butter to pan; whisk in flour, dill weed and pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly until thickened, 3-5 minutes. To serve, place 1 brat on each slice of bread; top evenly with onions and gravy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 567 calories, Fat 43g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 108mg cholesterol, Sodium 1176mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.
BRATWURSTS WITH SAUERKRAUT
Top this traditional German sausage -- usually made of veal, beef, or pork -- with our Quick Sauerkraut.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Cook bratwursts according to package instructions. Place bratwursts in buns; top with sauerkraut and, if desired, mustard.
BRATWURST, SAUERKRAUT AND BEAN CASSEROLE
Wanted to do something different with brats, so I put this together from ingredients I had in the cupboard.
Provided by MLTDEBBIE
Categories Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cook bratwurst in a skillet over medium-high heat just until nicely browned on the outside.
- Spread sauerkraut in the bottom of a 9x11 casserole dish, leaving a 2 inch margin at the edges. Sprinkle celery salt and brown sugar over the sauerkraut. Place the sausages on top. Pour the beans around the outer edge of the sauerkraut. Cover the dish with a lid or aluminum foil.
- Bake for about 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until bratwurst links are cooked through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 532.9 calories, Carbohydrate 38.5 g, Cholesterol 84 mg, Fat 33.8 g, Fiber 10.3 g, Protein 22.6 g, SaturatedFat 11.5 g, Sodium 2905.5 mg, Sugar 15.3 g
Tips:
- For a smoky flavor, grill the bratwurst over medium heat until slightly charred.
- To make your own sauerkraut, shred cabbage and mix it with salt, caraway seeds, and juniper berries. Let it ferment for at least 2 weeks.
- If you don't have time to make your own sauerkraut, you can buy it pre-made at most grocery stores.
- For a tangier sandwich, add a dollop of Dijon mustard to the bratwurst before topping it with sauerkraut.
- Serve the sandwiches with your favorite sides, such as potato salad, coleslaw, or chips.
Conclusion:
Bratwurst and sauerkraut sandwiches are a classic German dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for any occasion.
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