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Bockwurst Braised in Ale with Sauerkraut

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Ingredients:
3 Bottles heavy ale
2 bay leaves
6 whole cloves
1 TBS brown sugar
salt and pepper to taste
2 pounds fresh Bockwurst

4 cups Sauerkraut
1 1/2 cups apple juice or cider
1 teespoon whole caraway seeds
salt and pepper

Directions:
Add ale, bay leaves, cloves, sugar, salt and pepper to a saucepan and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
Add bockwurst and simmer slowly, covered for 4-5 minutes or untul warmed through and plump.
Drain sauerkraut and rinse, if it is too strong.
Add to a non-reactive saucepan along with the apple juice or cider, caraway seeds and salt and pepper to taste.
Simmer slowly, partially covered, for 20-30 minutes untol most of the juice is absorbed.
To serve:
Mound sauerkraut on warm plates and top with steamed bockwurst and a big dollop of homemade Honey Beer Mustard.

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