Slow-Cooker Bratwurst with Sauerkraut and Apples

Ingredients

• 8  bratwurst links 
• 1 tablespoon caraway seeds 
• 2 medium granny smith apples cored peeled cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 8  hot dog buns 
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar light packed
• 0.5 cup mustard 
• 1 medium onion finely chopped
• 16 oz sauerkraut rinsed drained

Equipment

• kitchen thermometer
• slow cooker

Directions

1. Place bratwurst links in slow cooker and top with sauerkraut, apples and onion.
2. Sprinkle with brown sugar and caraway seeds. Cover and cook on low until bratwurst reaches 165F on an instant-read thermometer, 3 to 4 hours.
3. Spread 1 Tbsp. mustard on each hot dog bun. Spoon some sauerkraut mixture on buns, top each with a sausage and serve.