Name: Slow-Cooker German Bratwurst
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 360 min
Total time: 375 min
Yield: 15 servings
Cuisine: Europe, German
Ingredients: 4 pounds uncooked bratwurst links; 3 bottles (12 ounces each) German-style beer or 4-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 jar (32 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained; 4 medium Granny Smith apples (about 1-1/4 pounds), cut into wedges; 1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced; 1-1/2 teaspoons caraway seeds; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

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Slow-Cooker German Bratwurst

360 min15 servings

I created this old-world favorite based on a dish I had during my travels. The flavorful entree is perfect for weeknights or special occasions. I like to serve this slow-cooker bratwurst with pasta. —Gerald Hetrick, Erie, Pennsylvania

Ingredients

4 pounds uncooked bratwurst links

3 bottles (12 ounces each) German-style beer or 4-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth

1 jar (32 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained

4 medium Granny Smith apples (about 1-1/4 pounds), cut into wedges

1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced

1-1/2 teaspoons caraway seeds

1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

1 In a large nonstick skillet, brown bratwursts over medium-high heat in batches. Transfer to a 7-qt. slow cooker. Add remaining ingredients.

2 Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until a thermometer inserted in sausage reads at least 160°.