Milwaukee-Style Bratwurst with Caraway Sauerkraut

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Pan-seared bratwurst served with tangy caraway-infused sauerkraut, capturing the traditional flavors of Milwaukee's regional cuisine. This American-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs bratwurst sausages, yellow onion, thinly sliced, butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 American cuisine 520 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 medium thinly sliced yellow onion and sauté for 8-10 minutes until caramelized and golden brown.
  2. Step 2: Stir in 2 cups drained sauerkraut, 1 tsp caraway seeds, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, and 1 tsp brown sugar. Cook for 5-6 minutes until sauerkraut is heated through and fragrant. Season with black pepper to taste.
  3. Step 3: In a separate pan, add 4 bratwurst sausages and cook over medium heat for 15-18 minutes, turning occasionally until browned and cooked through (internal temp 160°F).
  4. Step 4: Toast 4 pretzel buns lightly in the oven or on a pan for 2-3 minutes until warm and slightly crisp.
  5. Step 5: Assemble each bratwurst in a pretzel bun topped generously with the caraway sauerkraut and a dollop of stone-ground mustard.

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