Beer Braised Bratwurst With Sauerkraut

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• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 12  ounces beer
• 1  cup chicken broth
• 8  bratwursts
• 5  bacon, slices chopped
• 2  onions, sliced
• 1  lb sauerkraut, drained
• 1  tablespoon caraway seed (optional)
• 2  carrots, shredded
• 2  granny smith apples, cut into matchsticks

Directions

1. In a saucepan, simmer bratwurst in beer and chicken broth for about 10 minutes; reserve both liquid and sausages, separately.
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat for 6 minutes; transfer bacon pieces to a plate.
3. Add onions to bacon drippings and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Add reserved liquid from bratwurst and cook, over medium high heat, until mostly evaporated, about 8 minutes.
5. Add the sauerkraut, carrots, bacon, and bratwurst, cover and heat through; stir in apples and serve.