Sarasota'S So-Called Crockpot Beer Bratwurst & Vegg

Name: Sarasota'S So-Called Crockpot Beer Bratwurst & Veggies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 bratwursts, cut in 1/3 's on a angle (brats I buy are fresh, but come in a package of 5, so I happen to use 2 pkgs but I don't mind having); 2 large sweet onions, rough chopped; 24 small red potatoes, skin on; 2 cups carrots, cut on an angle about 2-inch pieces; 2 cups sauerkraut, rinsed and drained (you can use 1 can, 15 oz, but I prefer a fresh bagged sauerkraut from the Deli or meat aisle of your); 12 12 ounces a honey lager works beat but any beer will work, stay away from a heavy Guinness stout or 12 ounces stout beer; 1 teaspoon stone ground mustard (you can use dijon is you don't have stone ground); 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 bay leaf; 3 sprigs fresh thyme; 2 tablespoons butter; salt; pepper; Sauce; 1 cup cooking liquid; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1 teaspoon horseradish (to taste, more or less); 1 tablespoon stone ground mustard (more or less to taste); salt; pepper

Servings: persons

10 bratwursts, cut in 1/3 's on a angle (brats I buy are fresh, but come in a package of 5, so I happen to use 2 pkgs but I don't mind having)
2 large sweet onions, rough chopped
24 small red potatoes, skin on
2 cups carrots, cut on an angle about 2-inch pieces
2 cups sauerkraut, rinsed and drained (you can use 1 can, 15 oz, but I prefer a fresh bagged sauerkraut from the Deli or meat aisle of your)
12 12 ounces a honey lager works beat but any beer will work, stay away from a heavy Guinness stout or 12 ounces stout beer
1 teaspoon stone ground mustard (you can use dijon is you don't have stone ground)
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 bay leaf
3 sprigs fresh thyme
2 tablespoons butter
salt
pepper
Sauce
1 cup cooking liquid
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon horseradish (to taste, more or less)
1 tablespoon stone ground mustard (more or less to taste)
salt
pepper

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["Chop -- Simply cut the brats in 3 pieces each on a angle. Carrots, peel, again chop on a angle (I just like how it looks) in about 2"" pieces. Onion, I use 2 large onions, rough chopped. Potatoes, small ones I leave whole, if they are large I will cut in half. Not too small or they get mushy.", "Crockpot -- Brats on the bottom with the carrots, then onions and topped with potatoes. Top all that with the sauerkraut.", "Sauce -- In a small bowl or measuring cup, add the butter and melt in the microwave for 10 seconds, remove and then add in the beer, mustard, bay leaf, 1 teaspoon black pepper and garlic. Pour over the brats and vegetables. Lay 3 springs of thyme right on top of the sauerkraut.", "Cook -- Crockpot - low 6-8 hours. My crock pot takes 7 hours, but every crockpot is different. You just want the potatoes and carrots to be tender. The brats will easily be done. Right at the end of cooking, check for seasoning. No salt was added, but the sauerkraut even though it was rinsed can be salty, so go easy. Besides you are serving a sauce with this dish which also has seasoning.", "Sauce -- This is a great compliment to this dish. You can always just serve it with some mustard, but I love this sauce served on each persons plate in a small side bowl for dipping or for pouring over the vegetables. It is similar to the consistency of gravy.", "Remove the cooking liquid to let it cool slightly before you add it to the sour cream so it does not break the sour cream. It will cool in just a few minutes. In a small bowl add the sour cream, horseradish, mustard, salt and pepper. It is a nice creamy spicy sauce to serve with the brats and vegetables. My Mom always adds more mustard to her portion, so just go by taste. I happen to love my horseradish sauce, so -- each person is unique in their own taste."]

1375

kcal

Calories

Fat

327

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 bratwursts, cut in 1/3 's on a angle (brats I buy are fresh, but come in a package of 5, so I happen to use 2 pkgs but I don't mind having), 2 large sweet onions, rough chopped, 24 small red potatoes, skin on, 2 cups carrots, cut on an angle about 2-inch pieces, and more.

Yes, Sarasota'S So-Called Crockpot Beer Bratwurst & Veggies falls under the General 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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Sarasota'S So-Called Crockpot Beer Bratwurst & Veggies

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