Lager-Glazed Bratwursts with Sauerkraut
Lager-Glazed Bratwursts with Sauerkraut pairs juicy bratwurst with a beer-reduced glaze that leans malty, lightly sweet, and tangy. Caraway, celery seed, and dill add a gentle aromatic snap, while the sauerkraut balances richness with bright acidity. Serve for a hearty weeknight dinner or a game-day spread alongside mustard and crusty rolls.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lager-Glazed Bratwursts with Sauerkraut, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 11
- Heart Health
- 78
- Metabolic
- 30
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 40
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Use a mortar and pestle to crush the celery seeds and caraway seeds until finely ground.
- 2
In a bowl, combine the beer, brown sugar, dry mustard, onion powder, pepper, dill, and the crushed seeds, stirring until the brown sugar dissolves.
- 3
Set the brats in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Pour the beer mixture over them and bring it to a boil. Lower the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- 4
Uncover and raise the heat to medium. Boil the sauce until it reduces to a thick, syrupy consistency, about 20 minutes. Tilt the skillet to roll the brats in the sticky sauce until fully coated. Move the brats to a plate and cover to keep warm.
- 5
Add the sauerkraut to the skillet and stir to mix it with any remaining sauce; cook for 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer the sauerkraut to a serving platter and place the warm brats on top.
- Calories 312.02 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 15.62 g Good Source 31%
- Carbohydrate 13.41 g 5%
- Total Fat 20.18 g High 26%
- Saturated Fat 7.41 g High 37%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 48.76 mg Moderate 16%
- Sodium 1570.5 mg High 68%
- Dietary Fiber 4.06 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 5.56 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 37.65 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.56 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 41.67 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 0.22 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 17.28 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Gluten
- Mustard
- Celery
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Lager Glazed Bratwursts with Sauerkraut is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Bratwurst, Brown Sugar, and Caraway Seed. Each serving provides about 312.02 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lager-Glazed Bratwursts with Sauerkraut made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Bratwurst, Brown Sugar, Caraway Seed, Celery Seed. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lager-Glazed Bratwursts with Sauerkraut?
- About 45 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 312.02 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lager-Glazed Bratwursts with Sauerkraut easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Lager-Glazed Bratwursts with Sauerkraut healthy?
- Lager-Glazed Bratwursts with Sauerkraut has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 312.02 calories and 15.62 g of protein, or 31% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1570.5 mg (68% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.41 g (37% of the Daily Value). It contains Gluten, Mustard, Celery and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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