Sausage with Cider-Braised Sauerkraut Recipe

Melt the butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat, and add the sausage. Brown on both sides and remove to a plate. Add the onions and cook until they soften, about 5 minutes. Rinse the sauerkraut in cold water, and drain well. Add to the onions along with the caraway, garlic, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring for 3 minutes and then add the apple juice. Top with the sausage, cover and place in a preheated 325 degrees F. oven for 40 minutes. When done, serve sausage over the braised sauerkraut with hot mustard if desired.