Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our quick sauerkraut, grilled brats, and mustard bar extravaganza. This article presents a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Explore the art of creating homemade sauerkraut from scratch, using simple ingredients and a touch of patience. Discover the secrets to grilling brats to perfection, ensuring a juicy and succulent bite every time. And to elevate the experience, we'll guide you through crafting a tantalizing array of mustards, each with its own unique character, from classic yellow to spicy brown and everything in between. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this unforgettable feast, perfect for any occasion.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
QUICK SAUERKRAUT
This easy-to-make sauerkraut is a tasty hot dog topping. Use it to make our Classic Reubens and Pierogi with Sauerkraut and Mushrooms.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Yield Makes 6 cups
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, combine cabbage, vinegar, salt, and 1 1/4 cups water. Cover, and cook over medium, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is tender, 30 to 35 minutes (if bottom of pan starts to brown, add 1/4 cup more water). To store, refrigerate up to 2 weeks.
GRILLED BRATWURST WITH BEER, MUSTARD, AND SAUERKRAUT RECIPE
Make perfect grilled bratwurst by simmering them in a flavorful sauerkraut bath first.
Provided by J. Kenji López-Alt
Categories Entree Mains Quick and Easy Sausage
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Light 1 chimney full of charcoal. When all charcoal is lit and covered with gray ash, pour out and arrange coals on one side of charcoal grate. Set cooking grate in place, cover grill, and allow to preheat for 5 minutes. Alternatively, set half the burners on a gas grill to the highest heat setting, cover, and preheat for 10 minutes. Clean and oil grilling grate.
- Combine beer, mustard, and sauerkraut in a 10-inch square-disposable aluminum pan. (Alternatively, construct a tray out of a double layer of heavy-duty aluminum foil, 10 inches square, with sides about 2 inches high.) Stir until mustard is broken up and mixture is homogeneous. Add thyme sprigs or bay leaves (if using). Nestle sausages into sauerkraut.
- Place tray on hot side of grill and cook until simmering, about 4 minutes. Slide to cooler side of grill. Cover grill, with vents over bratwurst. Cook with all vents open until bratwurst register 140 to 145°F (60 to 63°C) on an instant-read thermometer, about 20 minutes, turning once in the middle.
- Remove lid. Using tongs, remove bratwurst from sauerkraut and place directly on cooking grate over hot side of grill. Cook, turning occasionally, until well browned and crisp, about 3 minutes total. Return to sauerkraut. Toast buns over hot side of grill, if desired. Serve bratwurst with buns, mustard, and sauerkraut from pan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 958 kcal, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 167 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 38 g, SaturatedFat 23 g, Sodium 2689 mg, Sugar 5 g, Fat 68 g, ServingSize Serves 4, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
BRATS WITH SAUERKRAUT
I've made many variations of this excellent main dish. The bratwurst can be plain, smoked or cheese-flavored, served whole or cut in slices, with a bun or without. It would be popular at a party or potluck.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 6h10m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the bratwurst in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a large bowl, combine the sauerkraut, apples, bacon, brown sugar, onion and mustard; spoon over bratwurst. , Cover and cook on low until a thermometer inserted in the sausage reads 160°, 6-8 hours. , Place brats in buns; using a slotted spoon, top with sauerkraut mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 534 calories, Fat 28g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 1188mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 21g protein.
BRATWURSTS WITH SAUERKRAUT
Top this traditional German sausage -- usually made of veal, beef, or pork -- with our Quick Sauerkraut.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Cook bratwursts according to package instructions. Place bratwursts in buns; top with sauerkraut and, if desired, mustard.
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.
Tips:
- For a tangier sauerkraut, use a blend of white and red cabbage.
- To save time, use pre-shredded cabbage.
- If you don't have caraway seeds, use fennel seeds or dill seeds instead.
- Be sure to rinse the sauerkraut thoroughly before using it.
- Serve the sauerkraut warm or at room temperature.
- If you have leftover sauerkraut, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
Quick sauerkraut with grilled brats and mustard bar is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering. The sauerkraut is tangy and flavorful, the brats are juicy and grilled to perfection, and the mustard bar adds a variety of flavors and textures to the dish. This meal is sure to please everyone at the table, and it can be easily tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try!
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