BEER-BRAISED SAUSAGES AND SAUERKRAUT RECIPE - (5/5)

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Beer-Braised Sausages and Sauerkraut Recipe - (5/5) image

Provided by Dr_Mom

Number Of Ingredients 12

9 cups drained sauerkraut (from 5 to 6 pounds packaged, not canned, sauerkraut)
1/4 pound smoked bacon* (preferably slab), cut crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces
2 medium-large onions, sliced thin
4 medium carrots, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch -thick slices
5 1/2 cups Oktoberfest lager (44 ounces) such as Paulaner
1 cup chicken broth
3 bay leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
1 tablespoon vegetable oil if desired
1 3/4 pounds assorted smoked and precooked fresh sausages* (such as smoked kielbasa cut into thick slices, frankfurters, and baernwurst, and precooked fresh bratwurst, weisswurst , and chipolata)
a 1-pound piece smoked boneless pork loin (Canadian bacon), cut into 4 slices

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. In a large bowl soak sauerkraut in cold water to cover 20 minutes, changing water once halfway through soaking. While sauerkraut is soaking, in a large heavy skillet cook bacon pieces over moderate heat, stirring, until golden. Pour off all but about 2 tablespoons drippings and add onions to bacon. Cook mixture, stirring, until onions are softened. Drain sauerkraut well in a colander, pressing out excess liquid, and in a large flameproof roasting pan combine with bacon mixture, carrots, beer, broth, bay leaves, salt, and peppercorns. Bring sauerkraut mixture to a boil on top of stove and boil 1 minute. Cover pan tightly with foil and braise in middle of oven 4 hours. Sauerkraut may be prepared up to this point 1 day ahead, cooled, uncovered, and chilled, covered with plastic wrap. Reheat sauerkraut before proceeding. If desired, in a heavy skillet heat oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and in batches brown sausages. Add sausages and pork loin to sauerkraut, partially submerging them. Braise sausages and sauerkraut, covered tightly with foil, in middle of oven 30 minutes and transfer with a slotted spoon to a heated platter, discarding bay leaves if desired. (Do not eat bay leaves if leaving as garnish.)

Its Weedy
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Overall, I was disappointed with this recipe. It was not as flavorful as I expected.


Yikii Keboyen
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This recipe is not very kid-friendly. The sausages and sauerkraut are both quite spicy.


Tenia Degorechaf
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The sauerkraut was a bit too sour. I would recommend rinsing it before using it.


lamine lmc
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The sausages were a bit overcooked. I would recommend cooking them for less time.


kajirkanda Tv
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This recipe is a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less salt in the braising liquid.


Hasko Hanuniye
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I'm not a big fan of beer, but I still enjoyed this recipe. The sauerkraut helped to balance out the beer flavor.


Everett Strickland
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This recipe is a great way to warm up on a cold day. The sausages and sauerkraut are so hearty and filling.


Mahdi Ikra287
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I love the flavor of the beer in this recipe. It really adds a depth of flavor to the sausages and sauerkraut.


Benjii 4u2c
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite.


melissa morrison
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This recipe is so easy to make. I love that I can just throw everything in the slow cooker and let it cook all day.


Bilawal Zia
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the sausages and sauerkraut.


Eduardo Kauan
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover sausages. I had some Italian sausages that I needed to use up, and this dish was perfect.


Usman Mumtaz
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I'm not a huge fan of sauerkraut, but I really enjoyed this dish. The beer braising mellowed out the sauerkraut's flavor and made it much more palatable.


faizurrahman khan
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This recipe was fantastic! I love how the beer and sauerkraut braising liquid infused the sausages with so much flavor. The sauerkraut was also perfectly tangy and tender.


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