ALL SEASONS SUPERBOWL BRAUTS AND KRAUT
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ALL SEASONS SUPERBOWL BRAUTS AND KRAUT
Ingredients:
  • 9 cups drained sauerkraut (from 5 to 6 pounds packaged, not canned, sauerkraut)
  • 1/4 pound smoked bacon* (preferably slab), cut crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces
  • 2 medium-large onions, sliced thin
  • 4 medium carrots, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch -thick slices
  • 5 1/2 cups Oktoberfest lager (44 ounces)
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil if desired
  • 1 3/4 pounds assorted smoked and precooked fresh sausages* (we used smoked kielbasa cut into thick slices, frankfurters, and precooked fresh bratwurst. A 1-pound piece smoked boneless pork loin (Canadian bacon)*, cut into 4 slices will also really liven up this dish.

    Accompaniment: coarse-grained mustard

  • Directions:
    Preheat oven to 325°F.

    In a large bowl soak sauerkraut in cold water to cover 20 minutes, changing water once halfway through soaking.

    While sauerkraut is soaking, in a large heavy skillet cook bacon pieces over moderate heat, stirring, until golden. Pour off all but about 2 tablespoons drippings and add onions to bacon. Cook mixture, stirring, until onions are softened.

    Drain sauerkraut well in a colander, pressing out excess liquid, and in a large flameproof roasting pan combine with bacon mixture, carrots, beer, broth, bay leaves, salt, and peppercorns. Bring sauerkraut mixture to a boil on top of grill or stove and boil 1 minute. Cover pan tightly with foil and simmer for half hour.

    Sauerkraut may be prepared up to this point 1 day ahead, cooled, uncovered, and chilled, covered with plastic wrap. Reheat sauerkraut before proceeding.

    Grill sausages over medium heat until nicely seared. I like to soak them in beer and broth about 15 minutes and then add to hot sauerkraut, partially submerging them. Discard bay leaves and serve with bun and mustard.



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