Bratwurst Sauerkraut Crockpot Dinner

I found another really good recipe that I want to share. Like my post last week, this recipe came from Taste of Home. It was submitted by Ann Christensen of Mesa Arizona. I made this on a weekend because it only requires 4 to 5 hours of cooking time, (I work during the week and am out of the house over 8 hours). It ended up taking 5 hours for the potatoes to cook completely but the bratwurst was done after about 4 hours. Also, I am not a big fan of sauerkraut but this tasted great. I assume it was because, as the directions instructed, I rinsed and drained it. I highly recommend you give this a try…I don’t think you will be sorry. 

 

• 1 jar (32 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained
• 2 medium red potatoes, peeled, halved and cut into thin slices
• 1 medium tart apples, peeled and cut into thick slices
• 1 small onion, chopped
• ½ cup apple juice
• ¼ cup water
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
• 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 lb. fully cooked bratwurst links
• Bacon, crumbled

In a slow cooker, combine the first 11 ingredients. Top with bratwurst. Cover and cook on high for 4 to 5 hours or until potatoes are tender. Discard bay leaf. Sprinkle with bacon.

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