Two Impossible Bratwurst Sausage Links dripping with honey infused with jalapenos and chili flakes, with caramelized cabbage steak, and juicy, roasted apples and onions, on a blue plate.

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Impossible™ Brat with Cabbage Steak, Apples and Hot Honey Recipe

4 Servings

11 Ingredients

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By Impossible™ Foods Chef

J. Michael Melton

55’ Total time=30’ Cooking + 25’ Preparation

The summer heat may be cooling down, but we are still coming in hot with this fall-themed recipe, Impossible™ Sausage Links with Cabbage Steak, Charred Apples, and Honey. It’s as much of a mouthful as it is a plateful to eat. Inspired by German Bratwrust sausages, our Impossible Bratwurst Sausage Links have similar notes of white pepper, black pepper, nutmeg, mace, ginger and caraway seeds.

Impossible Bratwurst are plant-based and pair beautifully with charred cabbage and sweet blistered apples with honey. If you've never seared an apple before and paired it with savory sausages, now is the time. The combination of sausage, apples, and cabbage also makes for a beautiful presentation on a plate, so a good idea is to save this recipe for when you have guests. Enjoy!

This recipe is made with Impossible™ Bratwurst Meat From Plants

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11 Ingredients

13.5 oz Package Impossible™ Bratwurst Sausage Meat From Plants
Hot Honey
2 tbsp Grapeseed Or Other Neutral Cooking Oil, Divided
1 Head Of Green Cabbage
2 Unpeeled Honeycrisp Apples Or Any Red Apples, Sliced Thin
1 Yellow Onion, Sliced Thin
4 tbsp Fresh Tarragon, Chopped (Substitute Cilantro Or Parsley If Desired)
Salt And Pepper to taste

Hot Honey

1 Fresno Or Jalapeño Chili, Sliced Thin
1/2 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1/4 cup Honey, Or Agave

How to prepare

Step 1: Make the Hot Honey

Combine fresh chili, crushed red pepper flakes and honey in a microwave-safe container, and microwave for 30 secs to 1 min or until warmed through. Stir, then allow to cool for flavors to develop.

Step 2: Ingredient Prep

Quarter the head of cabbage, keeping the core intact. This will help keep the cabbage together when searing. Wash and slice the apples, peel, half and slice the onion, wash and chop the tarragon, or herb of choice.

Step 3: Cook the Impossible Sausage Links

In a large saute pan over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of the oil. Place the Impossible Sausage Links in the pan and allow to sear, turning every minute or so to avoid burning and to brown on all sides, approximately 5 minutes. Turn heat to low and continue to cook approximately 5 more minutes, or until 160°F internal temperature is reached. Remove sausages from the pan, and set aside.

Step 4: Char the Cabbage

Turn heat to high. Add the rest of the oil, and place each of the four quarters of cabbage, flat side down in the pan. Leave the cabbage on this side until it chars nicely, or for approximately 2-3 minutes. It will look burnt, but don't worry - this will provide great flavor for the dish! Rotate to the other flat side, allowing to char just as you did the first side, cooking approximately 2-3 more minutes, and finally on the rounded outer side of the quartered cabbage, an additional 2-3 more minutes. Remove from pan, season with salt and pepper, and set aside in a warm area on the stovetop.

Step 5: Saute the Apples and Onions

Reduce heat back to medium-low and add the apples and onions to the pan. The liquid from the apples and onions will allow you to cook them without oil, but if additional oil is needed, add a tablespoon. Cook until soft, 2-3 minutes. Season with salt & pepper to taste.

Step 6: Serve and Enjoy

Here's the fun part - plating! This dish is versatile depending on how you'd like to present it. 1. Slice each Impossible Sausage Link into 4-5 pieces. On each plate, place a quarter of the cooked apple and onion mixture. Top this with a quarter of charred cabbage, and finally the sliced sausage. 2. Slice each Impossible Sausage Link into 4-5 pieces. Chop the charred cabbage. Divide the chopped cabbage and cooked apple and onion mixture among 4 bowls. Top with sliced links. 3. Keep the sausage whole and plate alongside the cabbage steak, and some of the apples and onions. Whichever presentation you choose, don't forget the toppings! Rewarm hot honey if needed, and drizzle over the dish. Garnish with fresh tarragon or herb of your choice. Enjoy!