Bavarian Bratwurst
Recipe from Family Circle

Cooking the bratwurst in beer before grilling tenderizes the casings and ups the flavor value.


Bavarian Bratwurst

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Servings: 6 servings
Prep Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 27 mins
Related Categories: Bratwurst, Father's Day, Grilling, Onions, Sausages
 
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Ingredients
  • 2  cans
    (12 ounces each) beer (any variety)
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  • 1  large
    onion, chopped
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  • 6 
    uncooked original bratwurst (such as Johnsonville, about 4 ounces each)
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  • 6 
    sausage buns, each about 7 inches long
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  • 6  tablespoons
    brown or deli-style mustard
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  • 1  can
    (15 ounces) Bavarian-style sweet sauerkraut, drained
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Directions
1.
In a medium-size saucepan, combine beer and onion. Bring to a gentle simmer and add bratwurst. Simmer very gently for 10 to 12 minutes (this can be done right on the grill grate if you heat your grill before simmering brats).
2.
Prepare outdoor grill with medium-hot coals or heat gas grill to medium-high. Grill bratwurst for a total of 12 minutes, turning occasionally with tongs so as not to pierce the links. The bratwurst should register 160 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer.
3.
While brats are grilling, slice rolls and spread with mustard. Heat sauerkraut in microwave for 30 seconds, and spread about 1/4 cup warm sauerkraut per roll. Add a brat to each roll and serve with German potato salad, if desired.
Nutrition information
Calories 402, Total Fat 18 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 1152 mg, Carbohydrate 43 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 15 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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