Bockwurst Braised in Ale with Sauerkraut

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.