{"id":92,"date":"2021-05-18T17:40:24","date_gmt":"2021-05-18T17:40:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bratsandbeer.com\/?p=92"},"modified":"2021-06-20T14:46:01","modified_gmt":"2021-06-20T14:46:01","slug":"bratwurst-and-sauerkraut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bratsandbeer.com\/bratwurst-and-sauerkraut\/","title":{"rendered":"Bratwurst and Sauerkraut"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Bratwurst and sauerkraut is a perfect marriage for most brat fans \u2014 although in Sheboygan you better not pile the sauerkraut on top of your brat as a topping!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The strong, sour taste of sauerkraut pairs up nicely with the juicy goodness of bratwurst.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add in some popular side dishes<\/a> like German potato salad or Spaetzle and you\u2019ll have a simple, hearty meal that\u2019s always a crowd pleaser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can serve up sauerkraut in several different ways, from opening a can of store-bought sauerkraut to whipping up your own homemade sauerkraut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are many different recipes for bratwurst and sauerkraut and we\u2019ve listed just a few of our favorites below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Sauerkraut?<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Many brat fans prefer an authentic German sauerkraut from makers such as Gundelsheim<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauerkraut means \u201csour cabbage\u201d in German and that\u2019s exactly what it is \u2014 finely chopped or shredded cabbage<\/a> that has fermented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aside from tasting great with your brats, sauerkraut is actually very healthy for you, along with other fermented foods such as kimchi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauerkraut is high in fiber and the fermentation process promotes good bacteria and probiotics that aid digestive health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Raw sauerkraut is best if you\u2019re primarily eating it for digestive health and you can find several different guides online to making your own raw sauerkraut:<\/p>\n\n\n\n