Brat in German means finely chopped meat. They can be eaten for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. If explaining to kids what a Bratwurst is, it makes bratwurst sausage, or as one of my kids called it ...

Oven-baked bratwurst and sauerkraut takes all the work out of making this German brats dinner. The apples adds a touch of sweetness, and also tenderize the sausages, making them even more delicious.

Cut slits across the width of the sausage, again taking care not to cut all the way through. Grill on the griddle pan until the bratwurst starts to char and curl. Serve the warm pretzel letters with ...