Grilled Smoked Sausage with Apple Fennel "Sauerkrau

Name: Grilled Smoked Sausage with Apple Fennel "Sauerkraut"
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large fennel bulb; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large Vidalia onion, chopped; 5 Granny Smith apples, grated; 1/2 lemon, juiced; 1 1/2 tablespoons butter; 1 teaspoon caraway seeds; 1/2 cup hard cider or apple juice; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 8 smoked sausages; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 8 poppy-seed hot dog buns or French rolls; Spicy brown or Dijon mustard

Servings: persons

1 large fennel bulb
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large Vidalia onion, chopped
5 Granny Smith apples, grated
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
1/2 cup hard cider or apple juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
8 smoked sausages
2 tablespoons butter, melted
8 poppy-seed hot dog buns or French rolls
Spicy brown or Dijon mustard

1
Clean and cut the fennel in long strips (julienne) and trim tops, reserving for later use.
2
Heat oil in heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, add onion and kosher salt.
3
Cook until onion begins to brown, add strips of fennel, stir, and let cook covered for about 5 minutes or until fennel begins to wilt, reduce heat to medium-low.
4
Meanwhile, mix grated apple with lemon juice and add to pan, cover and cook, stirring occasionally for 15 minutes.
5
Add butter, mixing well.
6
Add caraway seeds, reserved fennel tops and hard cider or apple juice.
7
Cook for an additional 5 minutes, uncovered.
8
Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
9
Remove from heat and let sit to allow the flavors to mingle.
10
(The sauerkraut can be made up to 2 days in advance and kept covered in the refrigerator until ready to use.)
11
Build charcoal fire or preheat gas grill.
12
Just before serving, warm sauerkraut and grill sausages.
13
To grill sausages, place on the cooking grate over direct medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes, turning occasionally to mark all sides of the sausage.
14
Meanwhile, split the buns and brush a little butter on the inside.
15
Toast until lightly browned.
16
When ready to serve, place 1 sausage and a generous amount of the sauerkraut on the bun and serve with mustard on the side.
17
Enjoy immediately.

215

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large fennel bulb, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 large Vidalia onion, chopped, 5 Granny Smith apples, grated, and more.

Yes, Grilled Smoked Sausage with Apple Fennel "Sauerkraut" falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Grilled Smoked Sausage with Apple Fennel "Sauerkraut"

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