Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 5 bratwurst
- 16 oz. sauerkraut, well-drained
- 2 large yellow onions, peeled and sliced into rounds
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
- 1 tsp. mustard seeds
- 1 tsp. caraway seeds
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- 12 oz. German lager or any lager/pilsner
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Brown the bratwurst on all sides for about 2-3 minutes per side, then set aside.
- Drain the sauerkraut and evenly spread it in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Layer the sliced onions and smashed garlic on top of the sauerkraut.
- Sprinkle the bay leaves, mustard seeds, caraway seeds, and brown sugar over the onions and sauerkraut.
- Mix the Dijon mustard into the sauerkraut until well combined.
- Place the browned bratwurst atop the sauerkraut mixture.
- Pour the beer evenly over the bratwurst and sauerkraut mixture.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3-4 hours, removing the bay leaves before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using a smoky beer.
Serve with hearty rolls for an authentic touch.
Feel free to add additional toppings like mustard or onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Entrees
- Method: Slow cooker
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bratwurst with sauerkraut
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg