Bratwurst with Sauerkraut

Bratwurst is a German sausage made with pork, or pork and veal, and spices. Bratwurst is common in the United States, especially in Wisconsin, where many German immigrants settled in the 19th century. Brat means “fry,” and wurst means “sausage.” Authentic bratwurst is a fresh sausage that must be cooked thoroughly before eating. Precooked bratwurst does not look or taste like fresh bratwurst. If you prefer to grill or broil the bratwurst without boiling it first, allow 20 more minutes of cooking time.

4 fresh bratwurst

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1⁄2 pound sauerkraut

1 tablespoon brown sugar

4 french rolls

ketchup and mustard as desired

• Fill a large saucepan two-thirds full with water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Add the bratwurst.
• When the water boils again, reduce the heat to low. Cover the pan and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Using tongs, remove the bratwurst from the water.
• Put the oil in a medium frying pan and heat on medium for 1 minute.
• Add the bratwurst and panfry for 5 minutes. With a wooden spoon, turn frequently so that they brown evenly.
• Add the sauerkraut and brown sugar to the pan. Continue cooking the bratwurst with the sauerkraut for 5 more minutes.
• Split the french rolls with a bread knife. Place one-quarter of the sauerkraut down the middle of each roll. Put a bratwurst in each roll. Add ketchup and mustard as desired, and serve.

Time :30 minutes

Makes:4 servings