Bratwurst Potato Skillet

Compared with yesterday's entry, this one is a breeze--super easy and fast, perfect for a weeknight!  And perfectly yummy, too--another 10 out of 10!  As the original recipe indicates, I think it could be made with other sausages such as kielbasa or Italian--hoping to try those soon in the future and will come back to post when I do (provided I remember/have time...)  Because this recipe came together so fast, I forgot to get pictures during the prep, so I'll add those next time as well.  This makes a perfect amount for 2 people, so be sure to increase for a family serving.

Link to original recipe: http://relish.com/recipes/bratwurst-potato-skillet-dinner-nc/

Ingredients:

2 fully cooked bratwurst links
2 tsp. canola oil (*I actually used likely closer to 1 tsp. oil and 1 tsp. of the drippings from cooking the sausages)
2 medium potatoes, sliced (I used yukon gold)
1 small onion, sliced half-rounds
1/2 of a bell pepper, sliced (I used orange, but could sub any color)
2 T. soy sauce
1 T. orange juice
1/2 tsp. dried basil
1/4 tsp. Kosher salt
1/8 tsp. coarse ground black pepper

Instructions:

*for the bratwurst links: I followed the directions on Johnsonville's website to cook on stovetop--spray skillet with nonstick spray, add brats and heat to medium-high.  Brown on all sides for around 5 min. total, then carefully add 1/2 c. water.  Lower heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 12 minutes, turning brats occasionally.*

1. In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat and add potatoes (*as I mentioned in ingredients section, I used a combo of oil and pan drippings.  I cooked in the pan after draining but did not wipe clean, thus a bit remained from that as well.)  Cook for around 6 min, until crisp-tender and lightly browned.

2. Add the brats (I cut them up into smaller pieces for ease of cooking), onion, and bell pepper.  Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender, around 5-10 min.

3. In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, orange juice, basil, salt, and pepper.

4. Add sauce to pan and stir to combine, cooking for 1 additional minute.  Serve and enjoy!