A different way to prepare brats and sauerkraut, this delicious dish can be ready when you get home from work. The lager adds deep flavor.
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 8 hours
Serves: 4
INGREDIENTS
- 5 plain pork bratwurst sausages
- 1 pound medium size gold potatoes, halved
- 4 bay leaves
- 1/2 tablespoon mustard seed
- 1 (12 ounce) German lager
- 1 pound sauerkraut
- 2 small yellow onions, sliced
- 5 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
- 1/2 tablespoon caraway seeds
DIRECTIONS
- Heat a lightly oiled cast iron skillet over medium heat until hot. Add the bratwurst and sear until browned on each side. Remove from skillet.
- Add the sauerkraut, potatoes, and onions to the slow cooker. Add the bay leaves, garlic, mustard seed, and caraway.
- Cover and cook for 8 hours on low, until the potatoes are tender and the bratwurst are cooked through.
