German Style Brats Apples Onions and Kraut

 

 

Hebrews 1:1-2

[1] Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, [2] but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world.

5 smoked beef brats (I buy mine at Aldi)

1 t olive oil for browning brats

1-1/2 c German style kraut (Aldi)

1 sweet Apple, sliced

1/2 c Beer (light) Belgium White Tide (Aldi)

1 small Onion, sliced 

Sugar to taste (start with 1 T, taste and see, I used 3 T to cut the hop taste) 

1/2 t each Salt and pepper

1/2 t Caraway seeds 

1 Bay leaf 

Slit brat from end to end but do not cut through

Fry brats in oil

Brown all around 

Remove to plate

If necessary, add another t of oil for sautéing apple and onion

Sauté onions, seasonings, apples

When the are soft add kraut

Cook on simmer 2 minutes then add beer

Cut brats on bias and add to apple kraut mixture 

Remove bay leaf 

Simmer 5 minutes