Honey Glazed Bratwurst with Cabbage and Roasted Walnuts

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Place the sausage on a shallow baking dish. Combine honey, thyme, and mustard and coat the sausage with it. Bake for 25 minutes, basting 3 times.

Spread walnuts on a cookie sheet and roast in the oven at the same time for about 10 minutes or until they darken and develop a nutty aroma. Set aside.

To prepare the cabbage, melt the butter in a large heavy skillet and add the salt and pepper. Stir to coat the cabbage in butter, cover and cook over medium heat for about 15 minutes, or until cabbage is completely wilted.

Add the vinegar and cook for 2 more minutes, uncovered. Serve sausage accompanied with the cabbage and garnish with the walnuts.