The combination of juicy bratwurst with creamy mashed potatoes and rich onion sauce is one of the most beloved German comfort foods. This dish, which has its origins in the hearty German cuisine, has been cherished for generations. The tradition of sausage making in Germany dates back to the Middle Ages, where each region developed its own characteristic sausage. Today I share my refined version of this classic dish.
Ingredients for 4 persons
For the Bratwurst
4 authentic German bratwursts (approx. 600 g)
15 ml vegetable oil
For the Velvety Onion Sauce
2 large onions (approx. 400 g), thinly sliced in half rings
30 g butter
15 g flour
400 ml beef stock
100 ml red wine (preferably German Spätburgunder)
5 g Dijon mustard
5 ml Worcestershire sauce
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
For the Creamy Mashed Potatoes
800 g floury potatoes (Bintje or Agria type)
50 g butter
100-150 ml whole milk
Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
Sea salt to taste
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