Hard-Cider Braised Bratwursts with Apples & Onions
While this is not a traditional beer-braised bratwurst recipe, the hard apple cider adds a fun twist to this dish. The cider lends a rich, tangy, and slightly sweet flavor that blends perfectly with the onions and apples. I have found that the kids are very drawn to the savory and sweet combination of the flavors in this recipe and happily devour it every time.
Hard-Cider Braised Bratwursts with Apples & Onions
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 625kcal
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter divided use
- 6 gluten-free bratwursts read labels carefully
- 2 large onions cut into thick slices
- 2 medium Granny Smith apples peeled, cored, and cut into thin slices
- 12 ounces hard apple cider
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup gluten-free German mustard
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons fresh sage finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons fresh tarragon finely chopped
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet or Dutch oven. Once melted, add the bratwursts and cook about 5 minutes on each side. Once the bratwursts are in the pan, do not move them around until it is time to flip them over. The goal is to get a deep brown crust on two sides before adding the braising liquid. They will not sear properly if they are moved too often during the browning stage. Once you have a nice golden crust on 2 sides of the bratwursts, remove them from the pan and set aside.
- Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the pan and, once melted, add the onions and apples. Cook on low for 5-10 minutes until slightly caramelized.
- Add the hard cider, brown sugar, mustard, salt, and pepper, stirring to combine. Return the bratwursts to the pan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover with a lid. Cook on low for about 15 minutes, or until the brown sugar starts to form a syrupy glaze and the braising liquid has been reduced by half.
- Garnish with the fresh sage and tarragon.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Hard-Cider Braised Bratwursts with Apples & Onions
Amount Per Serving
Calories 625
Calories from Fat 369
% Daily Value*
Fat 41g63%
Saturated Fat 17g85%
Cholesterol 103mg34%
Sodium 1377mg57%
Potassium 691mg20%
Carbohydrates 49g16%
Fiber 4g16%
Sugar 37g41%
Protein 15g30%
Vitamin A 455IU9%
Vitamin C 9.8mg12%
Calcium 95mg10%
Iron 1.6mg9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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