**Grilled Chicago-Style Beer Brats: A Culinary Symphony of Bold Flavors and Local Traditions**
Indulge in the iconic culinary delight of Chicago-style beer brats, a symphony of bold flavors and local traditions. These succulent bratwursts, expertly grilled to perfection, burst with a juicy interior and a tantalizing smoky exterior. Marinated in a flavorful blend of beer, onions, garlic, and spices, the brats exude a rich, malty aroma that awakens the senses. The accompanying recipes provide a comprehensive guide to crafting this Chicago classic, from selecting the perfect bratwurst to mastering the grilling technique. Discover the secrets behind the perfect char, the ideal bun, and the essential condiments that elevate this dish to legendary status. Whether you're a seasoned griller or a barbecue novice, this culinary journey will equip you with the skills and knowledge to create an unforgettable Chicago-style beer brat experience.
GRILLED BEER BRATS WITH PEPPERS AND ONIONS
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large, deep saute pan or Dutch oven set over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook until browned and crispy, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the onions, the green and red peppers and the garlic and cook for another 4 to 5 minutes, or until the peppers are wilted and lightly browned. Add the beer, chicken stock, thyme, bay leaf and rosemary and deglaze the pan. Prick holes in the brats with a fork or skewer to prevent them from bursting during cooking. Add the brats to the pan, reduce the heat and simmer gently for 15 to 17 minutes, turning the brats halfway through.
- Preheat a grill or cast-iron griddle to medium-high heat.
- Remove the brats from the pot; let the braising liquid continue to simmer and reduce. Pat the brats dry with paper towels, then score them diagonally, making 3 or 4 shallow incisions on either side (this will ensure plenty of crispy edges when grilled). Brush the grill lightly with oil and grill the brats for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until well-marked.
- When the braising liquid has reduced to the consistency of a sauce, remove it from the heat and stir in the mustard and butter. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
- To serve, spoon some of the braising sauce, along with the peppers and onions, onto a platter. Set the grilled brats on top and drizzle with the remaining sauce. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.
GRILLED BEER BRATS WITH KRAUT
I made this for my son's 21st birthday bonfire, which included a dozen buddies. The kraut topping flavors are fabulous. -Keeley Weber, Sterling Heights, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h20m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels., Cook and stir onion in bacon drippings until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 15-20 minutes or until deep golden brown, stirring occasionally. Add apple and garlic; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in sauerkraut, mustard, brown sugar and cooked bacon., Transfer to a 13x9-in. disposable foil pan. Arrange bratwurst over top. Pour beer over bratwurst. Place pan on grill rack over medium heat; cook, covered, 30-35 minutes or until sausages are no longer pink. Remove pan from heat., Remove bratwurst and return to grill. Grill, covered, 2-3 minutes on each side or until browned. Serve on buns with sauerkraut mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 582 calories, Fat 34g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 1473mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.
BEARS BRAT
Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Add the apples, onions, beer salt and pepper in a medium pot or Dutch oven. Simmer until the apples and onions soften, a few minutes. Add in the brats and simmer until cooked through, about 10 minutes, turning once. Remove the brats from the liquid and reserve the beer braising liquid.
- Brown the brats on the grill, covering with a metal bowl if using a grill pan, until you get nice grill marks on all sides, 5 to 6 minutes.
- Place the brats on the buns and drizzle with some of the Beer Cheese Sauce. Top with the sauerkraut, some mustard and the jalapenos.
- Add the cheese and mustard to a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir until melted and smooth. Add the beer braising liquid and stir to combine. Add more braising liquid if the sauce is too thick; the sauce should be velvety.
BEER BRATS
These awesome beer brats are boiled and then put on the grill!
Provided by Zach
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Sausage
Time 25m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat. When hot, lightly oil grate.
- Combine the beer and onions in a large pot; bring to a boil. Submerge the bratwurst in the beer; add the red pepper flakes, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to medium and cook another 10 to 12 minutes. Remove the bratwurst from the beer mixture; reduce heat to low, and continue cooking the onions.
- Cook the bratwurst on the preheated grill, turning once, 5 to 10 minutes. Serve with the beer mixture as a topping or side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9.7 g, Cholesterol 69.2 mg, Fat 27.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 13.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 1030.6 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
SHEBOYGAN GRILLED BRATS
Growing up on a lake in the Sheboygan area, this was a standard way that the German folks would grill their brats. We always served them on the old-fashioned hard rolls. By finishing them in the beer sauce they just get better and better. Though it's expensive, on special occasions I use a dark beer which is not German at all: Guinness Irish Stout. Around our house, we eat them with ketchup and mustard, and the cooked onions from the brat sauce.
Provided by PBFITZ
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Sausage
Time 52m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat, cook and stir the sliced onions for 5 to 10 minutes, or until tender and translucent. Add the chopped garlic and cook, stirring, for an additional 2 minutes. Add the beer and let simmer while the bratwursts are cooking on the grill.
- Grill the bratwursts for 30 to 35 minutes, turning often. Be careful not to poke holes in the casing. Remove the bratwursts from the grill and simmer in the beer sauce for an additional 10 to 15 minutes. Serve hot with onions on the rolls.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 534.4 calories, Carbohydrate 31.3 g, Cholesterol 79.4 mg, Fat 33 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 17.5 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 1013.6 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
Tips:
- Choose the right bratwurst: Look for fresh, plump bratwurst that are at least 1 inch thick.
- Make sure your grill is hot: The grill should be preheated to medium-high heat before you start cooking the brats.
- Don't overcrowd the grill: Cook the brats in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the grill.
- Baste the brats frequently: Use a brush to baste the brats with beer or beef broth every few minutes to keep them moist.
- Cook the brats until they are cooked through: The brats should be cooked until they reach an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
Conclusion:
Grilled Chicago-style beer brats are a delicious and easy-to-make summertime meal. By following these tips, you can make sure that your brats are cooked to perfection and that you and your friends and family will enjoy them.
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