Sweet and Sauerkraut Brats

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 to 2 pounds bratwurst, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 (27-oz.) can sauerkraut
• 4 tart apples, cored, peeled and chopped
• 1/4 cup onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
• 4 to 6 hard rolls, split
• Garnish: spicy mustard

Preparation

1. Place brautwurst in a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Toss together saurkraut, apples, onion, brown sugar and caraway seed; spoon over brautwurst.
2. Cover and cook on high setting 1 hour; reduce heat to low setting and cook 2 to 3 more hours, stirring occassionally. Fill rolls, using a slotted spoon. Serve with mustard on the side, if desired.