German Style Bratwurst And Sauerkraut - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 slice bacon
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
32 oz. jar or can sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained
2 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced
1 1/2 to 2 c. water
1/2 c. apple juice or dry white wine
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 tsp. instant chicken bouillon granules
1 tsp. caraway seeds
1 dried bay leaf
1 lb. Bob Evans Farms Bratwurst (5 links)
2 medium apples, cored and slice
fresh bay leaves (optional)

Preparation

Cook bacon in large skillet over medium high heat until crisp.
Remove bacon; drain and crumble on paper towel, set aside. Drain off all but 2 tablespoons drippings in skillet.
Add onion and garlic to dripping; cook over medium heat until tender, stirring occasionally.
Stir in sauerkraut, potatoes, 1 1/2 cups of water, juice, brown sugar, bouillon, caraway and dried bay leaf. Add remaining water if necessary to cover potatoes.
Bring to boil over high heat.