Bratwurst Reubens with Sweet ‘n Sour Red Cabbage

Ingredients

• 1/2 head red cabbage, thinly shredded
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup cloudy apple cider
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, such as Braggs brand
• 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
• 1/2 cup ketchup, divided
• A few juniper berries (optional)
• A few allspice berries
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seed
• 1/2 teaspoon coriander seed
• 1 teaspoon caraway seed
• 1 large fresh bay leaf
• Salt
• pepper
• 4 fresh bratwurst sausages
• Canola oil, for drizzling
• 3/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup pickle relish
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons chives, chopped
• 8 slices rye bread
• 1/2 pound Emmentaler Swiss cheese, sliced
• Deli-style garlic or half sour pickles