Slow Cooker Knockwurst With Sauerkraut And Apples Recipes

KNOCKS AND CHOPS: KNOCKWURST WITH SPICED SAUERKRAUT AND SMOKED PORK CHOPS WITH BACON, APPLE AND ONION

Steps:

• Pierce the casings of knockwurst and arrange in medium skillet. Add 1 inch of water, bring to a simmer and warm wursts through. Remove from the pan. Drain the skillet and add butter. Melt butter over medium heat. Cut each knockwurst into 1/3 and add back to the pan to crisp casings. Add sauerkraut to the pan, sprinkle in caraway, add bay leaf and peppercorns. Pour the beer into the skillet. When the beer comes to a bubble reduce heat to simmer.
• Heat a second skillet over medium high. Add oil, 1 turn of the pan and add chopped bacon. When the bacon renders its fat, add onions and saute 3 to 5 minutes, then add sliced apples and saute mixture another 2 or 3 minutes. Add smoked chops to the pan and caramelize meat on both sides, 2 or 3 minutes. Remove chops to a plate and loosely cover with foil. Pour the beer into the pan and reduce heat to a simmer.
• When you are ready to serve, cut several slices of pumpernickel in half down the middle. Place a bowl of spicy mustard alongside the pumpernickel bread for passing at the table.
• Place 2 or 3 chunks of the knockwurst on each dinner plate on a bed of spiced sauerkraut. Serve 3 pieces of smoked pork chops topped with bacon, apples and onions. Place deli style large dill or half sour pickles, German cheeses and pretzels out for an evening of uber snacking!

BRATWURST WITH SAUERKRAUT AND APPLE-POTATO HASH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil; add the potatoes and cook until just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and pat dry.
• Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bratwurst and cook, turning, until browned, about 4 minutes. Remove to a rimmed baking sheet and keep warm in the oven.
• Add 1 tablespoon butter to the skillet along with the potatoes and apples; toss. Season with 3/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Increase the heat to medium high and cook, tossing occasionally, until the potatoes and apples are golden brown and tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the scallions and sage and cook until the scallions are wilted, about 2 minutes. Add the vinegar, honey and the remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Cook, stirring, until the potatoes and apples are glazed, about 1 more minute.
• Mix the sour cream with the mustard in a small bowl. Serve the bratwurst with the potatoes and apples, sauerkraut and sour cream mixture.

SLOW COOKER KNOCKWURST WITH SAUERKRAUT AND APPLES

Steps:

• Spread sauerkraut into the bottom of a slow cooker crock. Arrange knockwurst atop the sauerkraut. Pour beer over the knockwurst.
• Cook on Low for 5 hours.
• Put apples into the slow cooker and continue cooking for 1 hour more.

SLOW-COOKER PINTO BEANS

Steps:

• Sort beans and rinse in cold water. Add beans to a greased 3-qt. slow cooker. Add the next 10 ingredients; stir., Cook, covered, on high 2 hours. Reduce heat to low; cook until beans are tender, 6-7 hours. Serve with slotted spoon. If desired, top with fresh thyme sprigs. , Freeze option: Freeze cooled beans in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, stirring occasionally; add water if necessary.

SAUSAGE, SAUERKRAUT & APPLES

Steps:

• Rinse sauerkraut and squeeze dry.
• Cut sausage into 2-inch pieces.
• Put 1/2 the sauerkraut in the slow cooker.
• Add the sausage pieces on top.
• Continue to layer remaining ingredients in slow cooker in the order listed.
• Top with remaining sauerkraut.
• Do not stir the layers.
• Cover.
• Cook on high 4 hours, or low 6-7 hours.
• Stir before serving.

POLISH SAUERKRAUT AND APPLES

Steps:

• Place 1/2 of the sauerkraut in the bottom of your slow cooker.
• Top with sausage & apples then remainder of sauerkraut.
• Mix together the brown sugar, caraway seeds & pepper and sprinkle evenly on top.
• Pour apple juice all over.
• Cover & cook on low for 4-5 hours or until apples are tender.