Bratwurst in Sour Cream Sauce

A simple German recipe, posted for ZWT 2006.

• Ready In: 32 mins
• 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.