{"id":247883,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-22T00:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/bratwurst-potato-skillet-for-two\/"},"modified":"2024-11-06T18:32:11","modified_gmt":"2024-11-07T00:32:11","slug":"bratwurst-potato-skillet-for-two","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/bratwurst-potato-skillet-for-two\/","title":{"rendered":"Brats and Potatoes"},"content":{"rendered":"
You know why some people love a fine meat and potatoes<\/a> dish? Because they have taste buds. This simple and delicious brats and potatoes recipe is hearty comfort food that you’ll make again and again. It is perfect to serve on a chilly winter night but will also be welcome at a summer cookout. There’s never a bad time for a bratwurst and potato skillet meal.<\/p>\n And while this recipe is portioned out for two people, it’s easy to scale this dish to serve an entire crowd of hungry folks. You can also put plenty of original twists on the recipe, making it your own however you’d like. But first, let’s make it our way.<\/p>\n In a heavy skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat, then add the potatoes. Cover the skillet, and cook the potatoes for six minutes or until they are browned and crisp-tender. Be sure to stir the potatoes occasionally.<\/p>\n Add the bratwurst, onion and green pepper. Cook, stirring often, for five minutes or until the meat is heated through and the vegetables are crisp-tender.<\/p>\n In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, orange juice, basil, salt and pepper, then add the blend to the skillet. Cook and stir for one to two minutes longer or until the meat and vegetables are evenly coated.<\/p>\n You can store leftovers of this meal in the fridge in an airtight container for up to three days. And while you could quickly reheat the leftovers in the microwave with a bit of added broth, it’s best to heat things up again in a skillet.<\/p>\n Potatoes don’t take too well to freezing, so it’s best to eat this dish fresh or as leftovers within a few days.<\/p>\n Because you’ll have the meat and the starch covered, we recommend a crisp green salad to accompany this hearty meal.<\/p>\n To make a one-pot meal, you can add a few handfuls of shredded kale to the skillet a few minutes after you add the onions and peppers.<\/p>\n When cooking or reheating bratwurst (or other sausages), you should aim for an internal temperature of 160\u00baF.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" My husband’s grandmother came from Germany, so I was inspired to keep the German cooking traditions going in our family. 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My husband need to cut down on his sodium, so I also did not add in the salt called for in the recipe. The low sodium soy sauce had plenty. I also used a t. of Italian seasoning. I put that in everything! LOL! Gotta remember this one moe often!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-11-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"vwgirl9"},"reviewBody":"Next time I will brown the potatoes longer. It came out very tasty.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-10-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"mewsgirl"},"reviewBody":"Yum! Excellent recipe for two people. I used worky sauce instead of the soy, though.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-10-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"arago41"},"reviewBody":"It is quick and easy. My husband loved it. I will make one change mushrooms instead of the green pepper","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-03-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BobbysChicagoBAbe"},"reviewBody":"Made this recipe many years ago. So glad we fund it again. We prefer smoked sausage instead of the bratwurst in this one. Always have to double it, and there's never any leftovers!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-03-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"gpssmt"},"reviewBody":"I ate 1 serving but through the rest away. I did not care for the soy mixture. I have never had a problem with soy in recipes in the past.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-06-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"ShannonHosler"},"reviewBody":"I will make again... and by the way Lucy, we also live in NEW BERN, NC ??","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-03-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"DaniCalifornia"},"reviewBody":"This was okay -- the flavor was something different with the soy sauce and orange juice. We liked it all right, but I don't think I'd make it again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2008-12-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"monique1006"},"reviewBody":"This is really good and quick recipe. 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Step 1: Cook the potatoes<\/h3>\n
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Step 2: Add the sausage, onion and pepper<\/h3>\n
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How to Store Brats and Potatoes<\/h2>\n
Can you freeze these leftovers?<\/h3>\n
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What should I serve with brats and potatoes?<\/h3>\n
What else can I add to this dish?<\/h3>\n
What is the safe internal temperature for sausages?<\/h3>\n