Apple Sweet and Sour Brats

Ingredients:

• 12 bratwurst
• 1 (32 ounce) jar sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained
• 1 cup applesauce
• 1/2 cup apple juice
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 large apple, cored and cubed
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• Salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste

Directions:

1. In a large saucepan, simmer sauerkraut with applesauce and apple juice for 20 minutes.
2. In a large deep skillet, heat butter over medium heat; add onions and saute, stirring frequently, until very soft, about 10 minutes.
3. Add brown sugar, and cook for 5 more minutes.
4. The onions should be caramelized.
5. Add apple pieces and saute for 5 more minutes until apples are just tender.
6. Add to sauerkraut along with cinnamon, salt and pepper.
7. Keep warm until ready to serve.
8. Prepare a medium-hot fire in grill.
9. Grill bratwurst directly over fire, turning, until evenly browned, about 5-7 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 160.
10. Remove bratwurst from grill and serve with sauerkraut.