Bratwurst with Sauerkraut

Ingredients

• 4 bratwurst sausages
• 24 oz sauerkraut
• 1 onion
• 1 apple (optional)
• 2 tbsp butter
• ½ tsp caraway seeds
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ cup chicken broth
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard (optional)

Steps

1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add bratwurst and brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes. Remove bratwurst and set aside.
2. Add sliced onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. If using, add diced apple and cook for another 3 minutes.
3. Stir in sauerkraut, caraway seeds, salt, and pepper. Pour in chicken broth.
4. Return bratwurst to the skillet, nestling them into the sauerkraut mixture.
5. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until bratwurst are cooked through and sauerkraut is heated.
6. Serve hot, with Dijon mustard on the side if desired.