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    Jan 26, 2016 · Modified: May 22, 2018 by Chelsea · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · Tags: dairy free, Egg Free, gluten free, grain free, nut free, paleo, primal, Whole Life Challenge, Whole30

    Brat, Potato, and Sauerkraut Stew

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    Can you believe January is almost over?

    Hopefully this month has been epic for you so far (lots of warm bevs and big fuzzy blankets and cuddling with furbabies).

    Just in case you've been missing out on epic things this winter, though, I've got this Brat, Potato, and Sauerkraut Stew recipe that'll bring a taste of awesome into your life.

    Brat, Potato, and Sauerkraut Stew | DoYouEvenPaleo.net

    This stew is the best kind of recipe in the winter. Not only is it a set-it-and-forget-it crockpot recipe (which I've been meaning to make more of), but it's comprised of hearty, comforting ingredients. Perfectly fits the menu for Midwestern comfort food. I grew up on this kind of food!

    The man spouse agrees. He's not always a fan of the food I make, even when I'm head over heels for a recipe. But when I made this, he eagerly went back for seconds...then thirds...leaving me no leftovers for lunch the next day. And that, my friends, is why I keep tuna and sardines on hand — for the days without leftovers because dinner the night before was just too irresistible.

    In sum, this Brat, Potato, and Sauerkraut Stew is an excellent Midwest winter dinner to pair with a fluffy blanket and binge-watching Making A Murderer. Although I can't figure out why that Netflix documentary is so popular. It's interesting, but it's not remarkably different from other documentaries...and it seems pretty skewed so far. Really, the only reason I'm interested is because of an old episode of Radiolab that talked about this case but through a different lens. Speaking of...Radiolab is an amazing podcast. Amazing.

    Brat, Potato, and Sauerkraut Stew | DoYouEvenPaleo.net

    Anyway. The key with this recipe is that the sauerkraut is only added just before serving. Just dump it in the crockpot, stir, and serve after the kraut has heated up. It adds a pleasant crunch to the stew that otherwise isn't there — plus, the hope is that by not letting it cook all day, the good bacteria in the kraut will still be alive.

    If you don't have homemade kraut on hand, my favorite brands are Farmhouse Culture, Bubbies and Sonoma Brinery.

    OR, if kraut isn't your thing (the man spouse hates it), you can omit it entirely or just stir ¼ cup or so into individual bowls. That kept both parties in our home happy and meant I didn't have to miss out on all the tangy probiotic goodness of sauerkraut.

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    Brat, Potato, and Sauerkraut Stew

    ★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
    • Author: Chelsea at Do You Even Paleo
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 5 hours
    • Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes
    • Yield: 6 servings 1x
    • Category: Entree
    • Method: slow cooker
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    Description

    This Brat, Potato, and Sauerkraut Stew is an excellent Midwest winter dinner to pair with a fluffy blanket and Netflix binge-watching.


    Ingredients

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    • 2 medium russet potatoes, cubed (2-3 cups)
    • 1 medium apple, cubed (1-1.5 cups)
    • 1 small onion, diced (½-¾ cup)
    • ¼ cup 100% apple juice (or use homemade)
    • ½ cup bone broth
    • 1 tsp cumin seeds
    • 1 garlic clove, minced
    • 1 lb bratwurst, cut into 1" chunks
    • 2 cups sauerkraut
    • 6 slices bacon, cooked

    Instructions

    1. In a 5 qt crockpot, combine the potatoes through garlic. Layer bratwurst overtop.
    2. Cook on low for 4-5 hours or until potatoes are tender and bratwurst is cooked through.
    3. Add the sauerkraut and stir to combine everything and warm the sauerkraut. Crumble bacon overtop and serve.


    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: ~1 cup

    Keywords: Brat Potato Sauerkraut Stew

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    1. Jay says

      March 09, 2019 at 9:33 am

      Made this for my lunch(s) this past week and came out great; thanks for an awesome recipe !

      ★★★★★

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      • Chelsea says

        March 18, 2019 at 9:17 am

        Thanks, Jay! Glad you enjoyed it!

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