Bratwurst, Red Cabbage, and Apples

Name: Bratwurst, Red Cabbage, and Apples
Yield: serves 4
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds bratwurst; 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 cup beer; 1 head red cabbage, quartered, cored, and sliced; 2 yellow onions, thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon caraway seeds; 2 pippin or small Granny Smith apples, cored, quartered and thinly sliced; Salt and freshly ground black pepper

December 9, 2011

This dish pays homage to the many German immigrants that have made their homes in the Midwest and the northern states over the last two hundred years. While fine German bratwurst is to die for, any high-quality sausage will taste wonderful in this hearty dish.

Cooks' Note

Suggested Beverage: No fancy wine. Hard cider or beer’s the ticket.

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