* Exported from MasterCook II * Bockwurst Braised In Ale With Homemade Sauerkraut Recipe By : COOKING RIGHT SHOW #CR9636 Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : New Text Import Cooking Right Show Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 3 Bottles Good, Heavy Ale 2 Bay Leaves 6 Whole Cloves 1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar Salt And Fresh Ground Pepper To Taste 2 Pounds Fresh Bockwurst Or Other White Sausage 4 Cups Fresh Sauerkraut, Preferably Homemade (Rec 1-1/2 Cups Apple Juice Or Cider 1 tsp Whole Caraway Seeds Salt And Pepper Honey Beer Mustard (Recipe Follows) Add ale, bay leaf, cloves, sugar, salt and pepper to a saucepan and simmer for 3-4 minutes. Add bockwurst and simmer slowly, covered, for 4-5 minutes or until warmed through and plump. Drain sauerkraut and rinse, if it is too strong. Add to a non-reactive saucepan along with apple juice, caraway seeds and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer slowly, partially covered, for 20-30 minutes or until most of the juices are absorbed. To serve: Mound sauerkraut on warm plates and top with steamed bockwurst and a big dollop of homemade Honey Beer Mustard. Yield: 6 servings - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -