Braised Red Cabbage, Apples, And Brats

• 4 tablespoons rendered bacon fat
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 small yellow onion, chopped
• 4 cups shredded red cabbage (about 1/2 of a medium-sized head)
• 2 tart apples, cored and sliced thin, but not peeled (i.e. Jonathans)
• 1/2 teaspoon caraway seed
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1 - 1 1/2 lb bratwurst (or German style smoked sausage links)
• 1 lb new potato
• salt and pepper
• 1 cup beer (not to drink, it's for the recipe)

1. Melt the bacon fat in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sugar and cook, stirring often, until sugar browns (about 4 minutes).
2. Reduce the heat to medium low, add the onion, and saute it until golden.
3. Add cabbage, apples, vinegar and caraway seeds. Stir to blend.
4. Place sausage links and potatoes on top of cabbage mixture.
5. Season with salt and pepper, then pour beer all over.
6. Bring to a boil over medium high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes.
7. Taste to adjust seasonings.

bacon, sugar, yellow onion, shredded red cabbage, tart apples, caraway seed, cider vinegar, sausage, potato, salt, beer

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/braised-red-cabbage-apples-and-brats-166450 (may not work)