Have your own Oktoberfest at home!Ingredients:
1 (14 ounce) package Johnsonville Smoked Brats
1 (2 pound) bag sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
1 onion, sliced and separated in rings
1 green pepper, cut in rings (optional)
1 (12 ounce) beer
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup apple juice
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
1 teaspoon thyme
1 bay leaf
Directions: Place sauerkraut in bottom of crockpot with onion and green pepper (optional) on top. Whisk together the beer, mustard, apple juice, caraway seeds, thyme and brown sugar. Pour over the sauerkraut, green pepper (optional) and onion. Add bay leaf to pot. Now place the brats on top and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours until peppers (optional), onions and brats are well done. Remove bay leaf. Now remove the brats from the crockpot. Cut slits in 2-sides and place in hot cast iron skillet. Grill until desired browness. You can either serve the brats on hoagie buns covered with the sauerkraut, peppers (optional) and onions or simply on a platter. Enjoy!
~ Chef ~
