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
How to make
Bratwurst with Sauerkraut
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.