Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 8 uncooked bratwurst links
  • 2 pounds small Yukon Gold potatoes, quartered
  • 1 small head cabbage, coarsely chopped
  • 2 medium onion, quartered
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch lengths
  • 3 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 2-inch lengths
  • 6 fresh thyme sprigs
  • 2 each garlic cloves, crushed
  • 2 each bay leaf
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup light beer
  • 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth

Method

  • Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat; add sausages and cook until browned, 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat; set aside.
  • Place potatoes in single layer on the bottom of a 6-qt. slow cooker. Top with cabbage, onion, carrot and parsnips. Add thyme, garlic, bay leaves, salt and pepper. Add sausages; pour beer and chicken broth over top. Cook, covered, until vegetables are tender, 6-8 hours.