Best 4 Knockwurst With Braised Cabbage And Apples Recipes

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Knockwurst with Braised Cabbage and Apples: A Culinary Delight

Embark on a delightful culinary journey with our enticing recipe for Knockwurst with Braised Cabbage and Apples. This hearty and flavorful dish combines the smoky, garlicky goodness of knockwurst sausage with the sweet and tangy notes of braised cabbage and crisp apples. As the aroma of this delectable dish fills your kitchen, you'll know you're in for a treat. And with our step-by-step guide and additional recipe variations, you'll have everything you need to create a memorable meal that will satisfy your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

BRAISED WURST SAUSAGES WITH CABBAGE, RED ONION AND APPLE SLAW



Braised Wurst Sausages with Cabbage, Red Onion and Apple Slaw image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

8 links good-quality bratwurst, bockwurst, weisswurst, or knackwurst sausages
1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil, plus a drizzle
1 cup white wine vinegar or cider vinegar
1/4 to 1/3 cup sugar, eyeball it
8 peppercorns
2 to 3 whole cloves
2 fresh bay leaves
1 teaspoon sea salt or kosher salt
1 small head red cabbage or 1/2 medium head, cored and thinly shredded, 1 pound
1 medium red onion, peeled, halved, and thinly sliced
1 green apple, quartered, cored, and thinly sliced
1 teaspoon caraway seed or cumin seed, optional
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 slices pumpernickel bread
8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, softened
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh herbs, such as chives, dill, or flat-leaf parsley
1 cup good quality spicy mustard
Fresh radishes, trimmed and lightly salted
Cornichons or baby gherkin pickles

Steps:

  • Put the sausages in a skillet over high heat and add 1/2-inch of water and a drizzle of oil. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and allow the liquid to evaporate, cooking the sausages through. Once the liquid evaporates, the oil will help brown and crisp up the casings.
  • Combine the vinegar, sugar, peppercorns, cloves, bay leaves, and sea salt in a small pot over high heat. Bring to a boil, stir, then lower the heat to medium-low and let the brine reduce for 5 to 6 minutes.
  • While the brine reduces, combine the cabbage, red onions, and apples in a large serving bowl. Sprinkle with caraway or cumin seed, if you like the flavor.
  • Pour the hot reduced brine through a strainer over the cabbage mixture in a slow stream. Evenly distribute it, then pour about 1/4 cup of oil over the salad. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and toss to combine.
  • Toast the bread. In a small bowl, combine the softened butter with the herbs. Spread the mixture on the warm toast.
  • Serve the sausages with the toast, slaw salad, mustard, radishes, and pickles.

KNOCKWURST WITH BRAISED CABBAGE AND APPLES



Knockwurst with Braised Cabbage and Apples image

Inspired by traditional German flavors, this one-pot meal of knockwurst with braised cabbage and apples is served with spicy mustard.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
3 pounds green cabbage (about 1 head), cored and thinly sliced
1 large, tart green apple, such as 'Granny Smith,' peeled, cored, and chopped
1 cup apple cider
1/3 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons packed light-brown sugar
1 tablespoon coarse salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
9 knockwurst (about 2 pounds)
Whole-grain mustard, for serving

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-low heat. Add onions; cook, stirring occasionally, until very soft and golden brown, about 18 minutes.
  • Stir in cabbage, apple, cider, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Cover; cook, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is very soft, about 1 hour.
  • Tuck sausages into cabbage; cover pot. Cook until heated through, about 20 minutes. Serve with mustard.

KNOCKWURST WITH BRAISED CABBAGE AND APPLES



Knockwurst with Braised Cabbage and Apples image

Yield serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
3 pounds green cabbage (about 1 head), cored and thinly sliced
1 large, tart green apple, such as Granny Smith, peeled, cored, and chopped
1 cup apple cider
1/3 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons packed light-brown sugar
1 tablespoon coarse salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
9 knockwurst (about 2 pounds)
Whole-grain mustard, for serving

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-low heat. Add the onions; cook, stirring occasionally, until very soft and golden brown, about 18 minutes.
  • Stir in the cabbage, apple, cider, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Cover; cook, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is very soft, about 1 hour.
  • Tuck the sausages into the cabbage; cover the pot. Cook until heated through, about 20 minutes. Serve with mustard.

BRAISED BOCKWURST AND WARM VEGETABLE-HARD CIDER 'KRAUT WITH GERMAN STYLE POTATOES



Braised Bockwurst and Warm Vegetable-Hard Cider 'Kraut with German Style Potatoes image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

4 large Idaho potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces
Salt
2 pounds bockwurst or bratwurst (veal or veal and pork)
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling plus 2 tablespoons
1/2 head red cabbage, about 1 pound
2 carrots
2 to 3 ribs celery
1 medium-large red onion
1 Golden Delicious apple, peeled and quartered lengthwise, core trimmed away
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon grill seasoning (recommended: Montreal Steak Seasoning by McCormick) or, coarse salt and pepper
2 teaspoons caraway seed
4 slices center cut bacon
1 small yellow onion, chopped
1 (12-ounce) bottle hard apple cider
1/4 cup grainy Dijon mustard
1/2 cup white wine or white balsamic vinegar
2 rounded teaspoons sugar
1 cup chicken stock
1 generous handful flat-leaf parsley, chopped
Freshly ground black pepper
Hard cider, or white Belgian ale with orange wedge, for serving

Steps:

  • Halve larger potatoes and leave small potatoes as is, cover with water, bring to a boil, season with salt and cook until tender, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Place sausages in a cast iron skillet, add 1/2-inch of water and a drizzle of oil. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium and let the sausages heat through as the water evaporates. Shake pan and let the casings crisp up until they burst, 3 to 4 minutes, and are golden brown. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • While sausages and potatoes cook, cut cabbage half into half again and trim away the core with an angled cut. Shred the cabbage very thinly with your knife and reserve. Place the shredder blade in your food processor. Peel the carrots and trim the root end. Trim the celery, and peel and quarter the red onion lengthwise. Peel the apple and quarter lengthwise then cut away the core as you did the cabbage. Using the processor, shred the carrots, celery, onion and apple, through the feed tube, removing from bowl as necessary.
  • In a large skillet heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add cabbage and vegetable mixture and toss to combine. Season the mixture with bay leaf, grill seasoning or coarse salt and pepper, and caraway seeds. Saute 7 to 8 minutes, tossing frequently.
  • While cabbage cooks, put a medium skillet on the stove with a drizzle of olive oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add chopped bacon and render 2 to 3 minutes then stir in the yellow onion and cook for 5 minutes with the bacon to soften.
  • Add hard cider to cabbage mixture and reduce for 30 seconds. Stir in the mustard and turn off the heat. Discard the bay leaf.
  • When potatoes are cooked, drain and add to bacon and onion. Douse the pan with vinegar and sprinkle with sugar. Pour stock evenly over pan, add the parsley and some pepper and turn off the heat. Stir the potatoes 1 minute to form a starchy sauce and combine flavors.
  • Halve crispy sausages and serve on generous bed of cabbage, with the potatoes alongside.
  • Serve with hard cider or white Belgian ale with orange wedge.

Tips:

  • Choose the right knockwurst: Look for knockwurst that is plump and firm, with a light pink color. Avoid any that are slimy or have an off odor.
  • Sear the knockwurst before braising: Searing the knockwurst in a hot skillet before adding it to the braising liquid will help to develop flavor and color.
  • Use a flavorful braising liquid: The braising liquid should be flavorful and aromatic. A good option is to use a combination of chicken broth, white wine, and apple cider vinegar.
  • Add vegetables and apples to the braising liquid: Vegetables such as carrots, celery, and onions will add flavor and texture to the braised cabbage. Apples will add a touch of sweetness and acidity.
  • Simmer the knockwurst and cabbage until tender: The knockwurst and cabbage should be simmered until they are tender, about 1 hour.

Conclusion:

Knockwurst with Braised Cabbage and Apples is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter night. The knockwurst is tender and juicy, the cabbage is tender and sweet, and the apples add a touch of sweetness and acidity. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.

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