posted by Kewpys Mom 02-17-100 4:00 PM
German Brats and Kraut
6 slices bacon
1 small onion chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
32 oz. sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
2 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced
1 cup water
1/2 cup dry white wine or apple juice
1 tbsp. brown sugar
1 tsp. instant chicken bouillon granules
1 tsp. caraway seed
1 bay leaf
1 pound bratwurst
1 large apple cored and sliced
In a large skillet cook the bacon over medium-high heat until crisp. Crumble and set aside. Reserve 2 tbsp. of drippings in skillet.
Cook onion and garlic in drippings over medium high heat, until tender. Stir in kraut, taters, water, wine or juice, sugar, bouillon, caraway, and bay leaf. Add 1/2 cup more water to cover potatoes and bring to a boil.
Score bratwurst and add to kraut mixture, reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stir occasionally. Add sliced apple, cover and cook for 10 minutes more, or until apples are tender.
Remove bay leaf and serve.