Oktoberfest Bratwurst & Sauerkraut Sausages

In a large saucepan over medium high heat add…

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp butter
• 6 uncooked bratwurst sausages

Brown the sausages on all sides then remove from pan and set aside (they don’t need to be cooked all the way through).

In the same pan add…

• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp butter
  

Reduce heat to medium and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring frequently. When onions have caramelized add…

• 16oz German lager or amber beer
• 2 cups sauerkraut, drained
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 tsp caraway seeds
• salt and pepper to taste
  

Stir together until combined then return seared bratwursts to the pan.

Reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer for 30-40 minutes. Then serve with…

• 6 large sausage buns
• dijon mustard
  

Assemble buns with kraut, sausage and brown mustard. Serve and Enjoy!