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🍽️ Crispy Bratwursts with Sauerkraut and Creamy Mashed Potatoes

693 kcal · 30 min · 4 servings

Ingredients

• 2 pan-fried sausages
• 300 g sauerkraut
• 50 ml meat broth
• 50 ml white wine
• 400 g potatoes (floury)
• 80 ml milk
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp juniper berries
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp dried plums
• salt
• pepper (from the mill)
• nutmeg (freshly grated)

Instructions

1. 1. Wash the potatoes thoroughly under running water.
2. 2. Place the unpeeled potatoes in a steamer or a pot with a little water.
3. 3. Steam the potatoes over medium heat for about 30 minutes until tender.
4. 4. Add the sauerkraut, juniper berries, bay leaf, prunes, white wine, and broth to a large pot.
5. 5. Bring the mixture to a boil on the stove.
6. 6. Reduce the heat, cover the pot, and let the sauerkraut simmer gently for about 20 minutes.
7. 7. Remove the lid and let the remaining liquid reduce further until it thickens slightly.
8. 8. Peel the cooked potatoes while the sauerkraut is simmering.
9. 9. Press the hot potatoes through a potato ricer into a bowl.
10. 10. Add the hot milk and butter to the potatoes.
11. 11. Stir everything until you have a smooth and creamy mash.
12. 12. Season the mashed potatoes with salt and ground nutmeg to taste.
13. 13. Heat some oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
14. 14. Fry the bratwursts in the pan for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
15. 15. Serve the bratwursts alongside the mashed potatoes and sauerkraut on the plate.

Nutrition per serving

• kcal: 693
• Protein: 20 g · Fett/Fat: 50 g · Carbs: 36 g