Slow-Cooker German Bratwurst

  Dinner

I created this Old World favorite from a dish I had in my travels. This flavorful slow-cooker bratwurst recipe is perfect for weeknights or special occasions. I like to serve it with pasta.

Slow-Cooker German Bratwurst

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 6 hours
YIELD: 15 servings.

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds uncooked bratwurst links
  • 3 bottles (12 ounces each) German-style beer or 4-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 jar (32 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained
  • 4 medium Granny Smith apples (about 1-1/4 pounds), cut into wedges
  • 1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons caraway seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • 1. In batches, in a large nonstick skillet, brown bratwursts over medium-high heat. Transfer to a 7-qt. slow cooker. Add remaining ingredients.
  • 2. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until a thermometer inserted in sausage reads at least 160°.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 445 calories, 35g fat (12g saturated fat), 90mg cholesterol, 1424mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 17g protein.

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