Crock O' Brats

Ingredients:

• 5 brats (about 1 lb.) cut into 1 inch pieces
• 5 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 (27 oz.) can sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained
• 1 medium tart apple, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 tsp. salt

Directions:

1. In a large skillet, brown bratwursts on all sides.
2. In a 5 quart slow cooker, combine the remaining ingredients. Stir in the bratwurst, cover, and cook on high for 4 to 6 hours or until potatoes and apples are tender.

Submitted by Jan Luepke