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German Bratwurst with Sauerkraut Recipe (Authentic Oktoberfest Flavor)

This German bratwurst with sauerkraut recipe is a hearty, authentic dish perfect for Oktoberfest or cozy weeknight dinners. Made in one pan with beer, onions, and mustard!

🇩🇪 Why You’ll Love This Bratwurst and Sauerkraut Recipe

Bring the flavors of a Bavarian beer hall right to your kitchen! This bratwurst with sauerkraut is easy to make, rich in flavor, and tastes just like the German classic. Perfect for Oktoberfest celebrations, weekend dinners, or hearty comfort food cravings.

✅ Authentic German flavors
✅ One-pan meal
✅ Ready in 30 minutes
✅ Great with potatoes, pretzels, or rye bread

🛒 Ingredients

  • 4–6 German bratwurst sausages (pork or veal)
  • 2 tbsp butter or oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 ½ cups sauerkraut (drained, not rinsed)
  • ½ cup beer (lager or pilsner preferred)
  • 1 tsp caraway seeds (optional)
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley (optional garnish)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

🔥 Step 1: Brown the Bratwurst

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter.
  2. Add bratwursts and brown on all sides (about 6–8 minutes).
  3. Remove and set aside (they’ll finish cooking later).

🧅 Step 2: Cook the Onions

  1. In the same skillet, add sliced onions.
  2. Sauté 5–7 minutes until soft and lightly caramelized.

🍺 Step 3: Add Sauerkraut & Beer

  1. Stir in sauerkraut, beer, mustard, and caraway seeds.
  2. Add bratwurst back to the skillet, nestling them into the kraut.
  3. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, until sausages are cooked through and flavors meld.

🥨 Serving Suggestions

Serve your bratwurst and sauerkraut hot with:

  • Mashed or roasted potatoes
  • German potato salad
  • Buttered spaetzle
  • Crusty rye bread or pretzels
  • A cold German beer 🍺

🧊 Storage & Make Ahead

  • Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Freezer: Freeze cooked bratwurst and sauerkraut in portions for up to 2 months.
  • Reheat: Warm gently in a covered skillet or microwave.

🥄 Nutrition (Per Serving – 1 brat + ½ cup kraut)

Calories Protein Carbs Fat Fiber Sodium
360 15g 7g 30g 3g 900mg

❓ FAQ

What kind of bratwurst is best?
Use fresh German-style pork bratwurst. You can find them raw or pre-cooked.

Do I need to rinse sauerkraut?
Not necessary! Draining is enough—rinsing removes beneficial probiotics and flavor.

Can I skip the beer?
Yes! Replace beer with apple cider, chicken broth, or white wine.

Is this recipe gluten-free?
Use gluten-free beer or broth, and gluten-free sausages to make it GF.

✅ Final Thoughts

This German bratwurst with sauerkraut is everything you love about Bavarian comfort food—savory, hearty, and packed with flavor. It's a one-pan wonder perfect for festive dinners, cozy fall evenings, or your next Oktoberfest celebration.

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