Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 8 -10 red potatoes
  • 4 bratwursts
  • 4 knockwurst
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon minced chives
  • salt & freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 slices dark rye bread
  • 8 ounces sauerkraut, drained and warmed
  • 4 ounces German mustard, for serving
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped flat leaf parsley
  • salt & fresh ground pepper

Method

  • Bring a medium pot of water to a boil and add salt.
  • Add potatoes and cook 10 minutes or until tender.
  • Remove potatoes and keep warm.
  • Keep water over medium heat.
  • Preheat grill or grill pan.
  • Poach brats and knocks in reserved simmering water until cooked through, about 10 minutes.
  • Drain.
  • Grill brats and knocks until golden brown and cooked thoroughly, about 10 minutes.
  • While sausages are browning, cut potatoes in half.
  • Melt butter in medium saute pan until melted.
  • Add potatoes and chives and cook until until well coated.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cut crusts off rye bread and brush with herb butter.
  • Grill until toasted.
  • Cut each slice into points, diagonal in an "X".
  • Assemble by placing 2 oz of sauerkraut in center of each plate, potatoes around the kraut, sliced sausages on top and toast points as garnish.
  • For Herb Butter: In large bowl mix all ingredients with spatula until combined (a food processor will also work well).
  • To store butter, Place on the bottom end of a large piece of plastic wrap.
  • Fold the bottom edge over the butter and roll to form a log about 1-1/2 inch in diameter.
  • Twist the ends and refrigerate to chill.
  • Slice as needed or store in freezer for up to 1 month.