Baked Bratwurst and Sauerkraut

Updated at: Fri, 22 Sep 2023 20:00:15 GMT

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350F

Step 2

Brush the brats lightly with olive oil.

Step 3

Brown them in a hot pan for a few minutes on each side, until they take on some nice color. Note: I do this right in the same pan I'm going to bake in, so make sure it can accommodate everything, and is oven safe. A 9 or 10 inch cast iron skillet or grill pan works perfectly, I use this one.

Step 4

Remove the brats to a plate and set aside. Add the onions and apples to the same pan and saute over medium heat for a couple of minutes. Stir in the brown sugar.

Step 5

Add the spices and continue to cook, stirring often, for 2 more minutes.

Step 6

Add the sauerkraut and cider to the pan and mix well. Make sure to get all the browned bits from the bottom of the pan, that's great flavor!

Step 7

Bring the pan up to a boil, then add the brats to the pan and nestle them deep down into the kraut so they will braise in the oven.

Step 8

ake, uncovered, for about 40-45 minutes, just until the brats are cooked through (internal temperature should be 160F) and the sauerkraut is nice and caramelized. Note: Give the sauerkrat a stir once or twice during cooking to redistribute the juices.

Step 9

Serve immediately, with plenty of grainy Dijon mustard.

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