BRATS AND SAUERKRAUT FOR A POT-LUCK ENJOY DAN:

MARJORY'S B S CROSBY DAYS POT LUCK BRATS WITH SAUERKRAUT 

                                                                                             By CHEF DAN:

Serves 16-20

INGREDIENTS:

1-(24 Oz) jar sauerkraut

1 2-pound package of brats

2 tablespoons olive oil

4 cup chicken broth

1 (16 Oz) bottle of IPA beer

1 box sliced mushrooms

1 (18 Oz) can cream of mushrooms soup

4 Yukon gold potatoes, cut into small cubes

4 carrots, chopped 1 onion, chopped

4 celery ribs, chopped

1/4-cup apple vinegar

2 bay leaves

2 tablespoons toasted dill seeds

1 tablespoon toasted caraway seeds

1 tablespoon smoky paprika

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:

1.   In a stock-pot cook brats and onions in hot oil and sauté 5 minutes.

2.   Stir in carrots, mushrooms, and celery and sauté 4 minutes.

3.   Add broth, beer, sauerkraut, potatoes, cream of mushrooms soup, vinegar, toasted seeds, paprika, and bay leaves.

4.   Bring to a boil.

5.   Cover reduce heat and simmer for 1-1/2-hours.

6.   Remove bay leaves and serve.

7.   Season with salt and pepper.

ENJOY DAN:                                BON-APPETITE!!