Skillet Bratwurst

 

Country Cooking

 

6     fresh bratwurst links

1     cup sweet yellow onion, chopped

2     garlic cloves, minced

2     medium tomatoes, chopped and seeded

2     tablespoons cider vinegar

1     teaspoon caraway seeds

½    teaspoon salt

½    teaspoon fresh ground pepper

1     cup apple juice

2     tablespoons cornstarch

¼    cup water

 

In a large skillet, brown bratwurst in a tablespoon of vegetable oil.  Remove from skillet and set aside.  Drain drippings from skillet reserving 1 tablespoon.   In the same skillet sauté onion and garlic in reserve drippings.  Add tomatoes, vinegar, caraway, salt and pepper.  Combine cornstarch with water and mix till smooth.  Add to skillet and cook over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes.  Return bratwurst to skillet.  Add apple juice and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes till bratwurst is well done.

Yield:  6 servings.

 

Carolyn Gass Hardimon, M. S.     Home Economist