Bratwurst and Sauerkraut Supper

Name: Bratwurst and Sauerkraut Supper
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: German & Austrian
Ingredients: 300 g Onions; 600 g Potatoes; 450 g Sauerkraut; 500 g Chicken broth; 25 g Brown sugar; 30 g Red wine vinegar; 20 g Dijon mustard; 5 g Caraway seeds; 1 g Bay leaf; 2 g Pepper; 30 g Margarine; 600 g Bratwurst; 240 ml Wine

Bratwurst and Sauerkraut Supper · ready in 1 h · 4 servings · 520 kcal per serving · easy · 13 ingredients

A comforting one pan supper with savory bratwurst nestled into tender potatoes and sweet onions, simmered gently with tangy sauerkraut and warm caraway for a rich, hearty flavor.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 45 min
Total: 1 h
Serves: 4
kcal: 520
Difficulty: easy

German & Austrian Main dishes Supper

A QiMeal recipe · Updated 3 October 2026

Ingredients · 4 servings

300 gOnions
600 gPotatoes
450 gSauerkraut
500 gChicken broth
25 gBrown sugar
30 gRed wine vinegar
20 gDijon mustard
5 gCaraway seeds
1 gBay leaf
2 gPepper
30 gMargarine
600 gBratwurst
240 mlWine

Equipment

stovetop, chef knife, cutting board, lid, serving spoon, skillet, wooden spoon

Instructions

Prep ingredients
Chop the onions, cube the potatoes, and gather a large skillet, lid, and spoon on the stovetop. · 5 min
What to look for: onions become translucent
Sauté onions
Heat margarine in the skillet over medium heat and sauté the onions until soft and lightly translucent. · 8 min
What to look for: soft and translucent
Add vegetables
Add potatoes, sauerkraut, wine, chicken broth, brown sugar, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, caraway seeds, bay leaf, and pepper to the skillet. · 5 min
What to look for: well combined and simmering
Simmer and heat
Cover and simmer over low heat until the potatoes are tender, then stir in the bratwurst and heat through. · 38 min
When it is done: Bratwurst is heated through and reaches 71°C / 160°F internally.
Serve dish
Serve hot, discarding the bay leaf before plating. · 1 min
What to look for: dish ready to serve

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal	520
Protein	18 g
Carbohydrates	48 g
of which sugars	9 g
Fat	26 g
of which saturated	8 g
Fibre	7 g
Sodium	1180 mg

Nutri-ScoreD

Allergens

Contains: mustard

May contain: milk

Storage and reheating

Fridge: up to 3 days
Freezer: yes, up to 2 months

Ingredient substitutions

Onions

leeks: Use white and light green parts only.

Potatoes

sweet potatoes: Adds sweetness and more fiber.

Sauerkraut

braised cabbage: Add extra vinegar to mimic tang.

Chicken broth

vegetable broth: Choose low sodium if possible.

Brown sugar

maple syrup: Reduce slightly as it is sweeter.

Red wine vinegar

apple cider vinegar: Keeps similar fruity acidity.