Un-Layered Bratwurst & Sauerkraut Bacon-Bake

A delicious configuration of sauerkrat and brats--developed by a REAL GERMAN.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 6  pre-cooked  bratwursts
• 1  medium onion
• 2  red apples
• 2  lbs sauerkraut, drained
• 6  slices  un-cooked bacon

Directions

1. Begin by greasing the bottom of a cake pan.
2. Slice the bratwurst into thin coins, and layer the coins on the bottom of the pan.
3. Next, slice the onion in to thin slices, and scatter on top.
4. Slice the apple into very thin slices, and layer upon the onion. Sprinkle salt and sugar on this lightly.
5. Cover the ingredients with the sauerkraut as evenly as possible. Grind pepper over all.
6. Lay the strips of bacon down, blanketing the entirety. Grind over more pepper, and lightly sprinkle with sugar.
7. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
8. Bake for about 50 minutes; the bacon should be ultra-crispy. Break up bacon with knife and jumble entire mixture thoroughly.
9. Return to oven for a 30 minutes, top of mixture should brown interestingly.
10. Remove from oven, and jumble one last time before serving.
11. Serve with a slotted serving spoon to drain excess juices.
12. Garnish with chopped walnuts. Serve with grainy mustard.
13. Questions? Comments? E-Mail Jesse @ [e-mail].