Bockwurst Braised In Ale with Homemade Sauerkraut
3 Bottles Good, Heavy Ale 2 Bay Leaves 6 Whole Cloves 1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar Salt And Fresh Ground Pepper To Taste 2 Pounds Fresh Bockwurst Or Other White Sausage 4 Cups Fresh Sa...
Ingredients
- 3bottles good, heavy ale
- 2bay leaves
- 6whole cloves
- 1Tablespoonbrown sugar
- 4Cups fresh sauerkraut, preferably homemade (rec
- 11/2 cups apple juice or cider
- 1tspwhole caraway seeds
Directions
- 1
3 Bottles Good, Heavy Ale 2 Bay Leaves 6 Whole Cloves 1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar Salt And Fresh Ground Pepper To Taste 2 Pounds Fresh Bockwurs
- 2
Add bockwurst and simmer slowly, covered, for 4-5 minutes or until warmed through and plump
- 3
Drain sauerkraut and rinse, if it is too strong
- 4
Add to a non-reactive saucepan along with apple juice, caraway seeds and salt and pepper to taste
- 5
Simmer slowly, partially covered, for 20-30 minutes or until most of the juices are absorbed
- 6
To serve: Mound sauerkraut on warm plates and top with steamed bockwurst and a big dollop of homemade Honey Beer Mustard.