Beer-Braised Sausages and Classic Sauerkraut

This easy recipe combines beer-braised sausages with Classic Sauerkraut for a hearty, flavor-forward dish perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1.25 hours
Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups Classic Caraway Kraut
• 1/2 lb Smoked bacon
• 2 Medium-large onions sliced thin
• 3 Medium carrots cut crosswise into 1/4-inch -thick slices
• 4 Medium potatoes sliced thick
• 3 cups Lager beer
• 10-12 Assorted smoked and precooked fresh sausages
• 1 cup Chicken or turkey broth
• 3 Bay leaves
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Whole black peppercorns
• 1 tbsp Vegetable oil if desired

Instructions

• Set your pressure cooker crockpot to Brown/ Sear. Cook bacon pieces over moderate heat, stirring, until golden.
• Add onions. Cook mixture, stirring, until onions are softened.
• Combine with bacon mixture, carrots, potatoes, beer, broth, bay leaves, salt, and peppercorns. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
• Add the Classic Caraway Kraut. Cover crockpot and cook on high for 60 min. Brown the sausages in a nonstick pan.
• Once mixture is fully cooked, place 1-2 brats on each plate.
• Enjoy!

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