Beer Glazed Brats and Sauerkraut

A flavorful beer glaze coats bratwurst or knockwurst that are served atop a platter of sauerkraut for a German-inspired meal that's perfect with a cold beer.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 296 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
• 1 pound fresh bratwurst sausages
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle lager beer
• 2 teaspoons dry mustard powder
• 1 pound sauerkraut (preferably barrel-aged), drained
• 0.125 teaspoon dried dill weed
• 0.125 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.125 teaspoon celery seeds
• 0.125 teaspoon caraway seeds

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Crush celery seeds and caraway seeds in a mortar and pestle until ground; set aside.

Step 2

Place bratwursts into a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Mix beer, brown sugar, dry mustard, onion powder, black pepper, dill weed, and crushed celery and caraway seeds in a bowl, stirring to dissolve brown sugar; pour over the brats. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 3

Uncover and raise heat to medium; boil the sauce until it reduces to a thick, syrupy liquid, about 20 minutes. Tilt skillet to roll brats in the sticky sauce until thoroughly coated. Transfer sausage to a platter and keep warm. Cook and stir sauerkraut in the same skillet to mix in any leftover sauce, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer sauerkraut to a serving platter and top with cooked bratwurst.