Sauteed German Sausages with Bacon and Apple Sauerkraut Recipe

Name: Sauteed German Sausages with Bacon and Apple Sauerkraut
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 5 ounces thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 very large onion, coarsely chopped; 2 tablespoons off-dry white wine, such as Riesling; 1 large sweet apple, such as Gala or Fujipeeled, cored and cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 12 juniper berries; 4 bay leaves; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 cup water; 2 1/2 pounds sauerkrautdrained, rinsed and squeezed dry (4 packed cups); 12 German-style sausages, such as weisswurst or bratwurst; Grainy mustard, for serving

Servings: persons

1/4 cup vegetable oil
5 ounces thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 very large onion, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons off-dry white wine, such as Riesling
1 large sweet apple, such as Gala or Fujipeeled, cored and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
12 juniper berries
4 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup water
2 1/2 pounds sauerkrautdrained, rinsed and squeezed dry (4 packed cups)
12 German-style sausages, such as weisswurst or bratwurst
Grainy mustard, for serving

1
In a large, enameled cast-iron casserole, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil until shimmering.
2
Add the bacon and cook over moderately high heat until the fat is rendered and the bacon is crisp, about 5 minutes.
3
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a paper towellined plate.
4
Add the onion to the casserole, cover partially and cook over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until very soft, about 20 minutes.
5
Increase the heat to moderately high.
6
Add the wine, apple, juniper berries, bay leaves, sugar, 1 teaspoon of kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper and boil for 3 minutes.
7
Add the water and the sauerkraut.
8
Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook until the apple is very tender, about 45 minutes.
9
In a large skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil until shimmering.
10
Poke the sausages several times with a fork and cook them over moderate heat, turning several times, until golden and heated through, about 8 minutes.
11
Spoon the sauerkraut onto a platter and arrange the sausages on top.
12
Sprinkle the reserved bacon over the sausages and serve with mustard.

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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: 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 5 ounces thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, 1 very large onion, coarsely chopped, 2 tablespoons off-dry white wine, such as Riesling, and more.

Yes, Sauteed German Sausages with Bacon and Apple 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.

Sauteed German Sausages with Bacon and Apple Sauerkraut

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