Bratwurst in Sour Cream Sauce

Submitted by Sackville

"A simple German recipe, posted for ZWT 2006."

 

• Ready In: 32mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 8 bratwursts
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1⁄4 cup cold water
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup sour cream

directions

1. Put the sausage into boiling water, remove from the heat and let soak for 5 minutes.
2. Drain and pat dry with paper towels.
3. Melt the butter over moderate heat in a large frying pan, add the bratwurst and cooking, turning often until they are brown on all sides.
4. Add the water, lower the heat and simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes.
5. Add more water if needed.
6. Put the sausages on a plate and cover.
7. Beat the flour and salt into the sour cream.
8. Add into the liquid remaining in the skillet.
9. Cook over a low heat, stirring, for 5-8 minutes until the sauce is slightly thickened and smooth.
10. Do not boil.
11. Serve over the bratwurst, either whole or sliced.

Reviews

[annlouise]

This was the something-easy I was looking for on a hot summer day. It made a great gravy for serving the sliced brats over rice. We thought the gravy was a bit on the tart side, perhaps something could be added to alter the flavor a bit. Otherwise it is pretty mellow, nice and simple.

 

[Just try it]

My whole family liked this recipe. I was worried that my husband wouldn't like it b/c he doesn't like sour cream but the flavor is so different than straight sour cream. We have brats about once a month and this will add some variety to our menu.