Skillet Brats with Warm Potato-Apple Salad
Savor the comforting flavors of Skillet Brats with Warm Potato-Apple Salad, combining savory brats with tender potatoes, crisp apples, and a tangy dressing for a hearty meal.
Recipe developed by Lori Yates of Foxes Love Lemons.
Recommended Apple Variety:
Fuji
Ingredients:
- 1-1/2 pounds baby redskin potatoes (about 3/4-inch diameter)
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 package (19 ounces) bratwurst (5 sausages)
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 Michigan Fuji Apples, cored and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons whole-grain Dijon mustard
- 4 teaspoons sugar
- 1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt plus more for potato cooking water
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Serving Size:
- Makes 4-5 servings
Directions:
- Place potatoes in large pot of cold salted water. Heat water to boiling over medium-high heat; boil potatoes 10 minutes or until just tender, stirring occasionally.
- Drain potatoes and rinse under cold water. Cut each potato in half.
- Meanwhile, heat large cast iron or other heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add 1 tablespoon oil and bratwurst to skillet. Cook 5 minutes or until browned, turning frequently.
- Add 1/2 cup water to skillet and reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook 10 to 12 minutes or until internal temperature of bratwurst reaches 160 degrees F.
- Transfer bratwurst to plate and cover to keep warm.
- Drain any liquid remaining in skillet and return skillet to medium heat.
- Add remaining 3 tablespoons oil to skillet. Add onion and potatoes and cook 6 minutes, stirring only occasionally (stirring too frequently will prevent potatoes from browning).
- Stir in apples and cook mixture 7 to 8 minutes longer or until potatoes are golden brown.
- Meanwhile, in small bowl, whisk vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt and 3 tablespoons water until smooth.
- Stir vinegar mixture into skillet. Remove from heat and let stand 2 minutes. Stir in parsley. Return bratwurst to skillet and serve immediately.
