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Braised Cabbage with Potatoes and Bratwurst

This Braised Cabbage with Potatoes and Bratwurst recipe brings together an unlikely combination of ingredients that creates one tasty, satisfying meal, which can be served for dinner or breakfast (or lunch!). I especially love the variety of flavors and colors and the fact that I never cooked with or even thought I liked red cabbage before experimenting with it for this meal.

It just goes to show that you are never too old to try something new. And I will add that it wasn't until the 3rd time I served this dish that my girls really started to appreciate it and say, "Wow, mom this is so good!" (which is music to any mother's ears!). I do think it was the egg on top that won them over. Fried eggs are quite the delicacy at my house for some reason. Anyway, enjoy! :)

Braised Cabbage and Potatoes with Bratwurst from 100 Days of #RealFood

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Braised Cabbage with Potatoes and Bratwurst

This Braised Cabbage with Potatoes and Bratwurst recipe brings together an unlikely combination of ingredients that creates one tasty, satisfying meal.
6 Reviews / 4.8 Average
Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Cook Time: 25 minutes mins
Total Time: 35 minutes mins
Course: Breakfast, Dinner
Cuisine: German
Method: Freezer Friendly
Diet: Peanut/Tree Nut-Free
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Servings: 4 people
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Ingredients
  

  • ghee (aka clarified butter (or other cooking fat that's good for high temperatures))
  • 1 pound potatoes (Yukon Gold, chopped into half or quarter inch dice (skin on))
  • ¾ teaspoon salt (+ extra to taste)
  • pepper (to taste)
  • 1 pound bratwurst sausage (in links)
  • ½ red cabbage (chopped into bite-sized shreds (with core removed and discarded))
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 4 eggs (optional)
  • 1 bunch watercress ((or arugula) rinsed and big stems discarded)

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large saute pan over medium high heat and melt a thin layer of clarified butter. Add the potatoes and ¾ teaspoon of salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes begin to soften, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, start cooking the sausage either in a separate medium saute pan over medium heat (with a tablespoon of clarified butter or olive oil) or on the outdoor grill. Cook until the sausage is brown all the way through, about 5 or 6 minutes on each side.
  • Add the sliced cabbage to the pan with the potatoes and cook for 1 more minute. Pour in the broth, cover with a lid, and cook while stirring occasionally until the cabbage has softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, if topping this dish with fried eggs, start another medium saute pan over low heat and melt a tablespoon of butter. Carefully crack the eggs into the pan without overlapping them, season with a little salt and pepper, and let them cook undisturbed for a couple minutes until the white part of the egg is almost completely opaque. Carefully flip over the egg and cook for another minute or two (still on low) or until the yolk is the desired doneness.
  • Divide the potato and cabbage mixture evenly among 4 big bowls, top each with a link of sausage, and then sprinkle with the watercress (or arugula) leaves. Carefully place a fried egg on top and serve warm.

Notes

*To make recipe egg-free, omit the eggs from recipe.
We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Braised Cabbage with Potatoes and Bratwurst
Amount Per Serving
Calories 542 Calories from Fat 342
% Daily Value*
Fat 38g58%
Saturated Fat 13g81%
Cholesterol 248mg83%
Sodium 1715mg75%
Potassium 1246mg36%
Carbohydrates 26g9%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 26g52%
Vitamin A 1605IU32%
Vitamin C 79.5mg96%
Calcium 149mg15%
Iron 6mg33%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Braised Cabbage and Potatoes with Bratwurst from 100 Days of #RealFood

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Comments

  1. Amy Watson says

    June 26, 2017 at 7:17 pm

    Can you substitute green cabbage for the red?

    Reply
    • Amy Taylor (comment moderator) says

      July 05, 2017 at 11:19 am

      You can.

      Reply
  2. Becca says

    August 04, 2015 at 6:58 pm

    4 stars
    Yum! I added onion to the potato and cooked the cabbage separately with the chicken broth. It was delicious! Very similar to our favorite meal at the local German restaurant (except their red cabbage is sweet & sour and their potatoes have bacon in them). I'll definitely make this again!

    Reply
  3. RebeccA says

    March 05, 2015 at 3:45 pm

    Do you think I could make this sweet potatoes? It's all I have on hand... Or could I just omit the potatoes?

    Reply
    • Amy Taylor (comment moderator) says

      March 17, 2015 at 10:15 am

      Hi there. We are not usually able to answer recipe questions in real time. Did you give it a try? Sweet potatoes are among my very favorite foods but it would definitely lend a different flavor to this dish.

      Reply
  4. Terri says

    July 30, 2014 at 5:35 pm

    5 stars
    Made this recipe a few weeks ago. It was yummy!!

    Reply
  5. Carolyn says

    March 12, 2014 at 7:11 pm

    Made this for dinner tonight and it was great!

    Reply
  6. Jaime says

    March 05, 2014 at 10:28 pm

    Hi there! I'm new to the real food movement. This recipe looks amazing, but I guess I didn't think that bratwurst (or sausage in general)was considered real food. I'd love a little guidance along these lines if you're able. :) Thanks!

    Reply
    • Assistant to 100 Days (Amy) says

      March 10, 2014 at 2:11 pm

      Hi there, Jaime. While it is not an item Lisa serves often, when she does buy meats such as bratwurst, they are purchased through a local farmer who processed the meat as well. :) ~Amy

      Reply
      • Kathryn says

        July 02, 2015 at 6:21 pm

        Could I make this with green cabbage and red potatoes?

      • Amy Taylor (comment moderator) says

        July 07, 2015 at 12:27 pm

        I don't see why not. ;)

  7. Jackie says

    March 04, 2014 at 1:37 pm

    5 stars
    LOVE this easy recipe. We made it last night for dinner and the entire family enjoyed it. We used some venison dill brats and it was amazing!!

    Reply
  8. Koby Laffer says

    March 03, 2014 at 8:57 pm

    So delicious. I love cooking this for my family. Can't wait for new recipe. Thanks!

    Reply
  9. Erin Bilik says

    March 01, 2014 at 6:27 pm

    Just made this for dinner. So yummy! Kids tried the cabbage and actually liked it! Thank you so much for the recipe.

    Reply
  10. Sushi Knife Store says

    February 28, 2014 at 5:50 pm

    I love this!

    Reply
  11. Cicana says

    February 28, 2014 at 11:51 am

    5 stars
    Sounds great! Bookmarked,immediately. I look forward to hearing more good things from you.
    about healthy food

    Reply
  12. Margaret Anne @ Natural Chow says

    February 28, 2014 at 11:12 am

    5 stars
    I know what you mean about the fried eggs! I really can't wait to try this recipe. It looks soooo good. Great job!

    Reply
  13. Tinsley says

    February 25, 2014 at 8:14 am

    Sound delicious! What brand of bratwurst?

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      February 25, 2014 at 2:51 pm

      I got it from our local farmers' market!

      Reply
  14. Jeanette says

    February 24, 2014 at 5:54 pm

    Found my St. Patricks day dinner :) Thanks!

    Reply
  15. laramealor.com says

    February 24, 2014 at 12:35 pm

    5 stars
    Love Yukon potatoes! Can't wait to try this.
    http://www.laramealor.com/what-you-may-not-know-about-type-2-diabetes/

    Reply

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