ALE AND KRAUT BURGERS
Otherwise known to some as a German Burger. I love a good burger and I love Kraut and Swiss and Caramelized Onions, throw in the Ale, Heck Yes! Shown here without a bun, but I did serve it on a toasted thick slab of 'Wheat and Rye Bread' that I have posted here too,the kraut really set off the flavor of the rye...YUM It's...
Provided by Wendy Rusch
Categories Burgers
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 400. Spray or line a 7x11 or 9x9 pan. Pour your drained and rinsed Kraut into the pan, grind your pepper over top. Pour 1/2 of a bottle of ale over top, place in oven UNCOVERED for 1 hour, stir after 30 minutes.
- 2. Once Kraut is in the oven, prepare your burger, as you want it to rest/marinate about an hour before you prepare it. Place burger in a large bowl, add 1/2 bottle of ale, garlic powder, onion powder and pepper. Mix well, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- 3. After 30 minutes, remember to stir your kraut, then remove burger from frig, shape into patties...whatever size you like, I happen to like to make 1/4# patties, so I will get 8 patties total. Cover your patties with plastic wrap and let set out at room temp for 30 minutes.
- 4. I like to use two skillets, simply because I don't have one large enough for all the patties...yes, you could grill them as well. Add 1 T olive oil to each pan over med high heat. When hot, divide the onion between the pans. When starting to brown, add 1 T butter to each pan, when melted sprinkle salt over top, DO NOT STIR, place burgers on top, flip when half cooked, for a 1/4 # burger about 4 minutes. Make sure to get onions when you flip it, so the onions are on top. Fry another few minutes, add kraut to half of them, place 2 slices of swiss cheese over the kraut. Top remaining burgers with 1 slice of cheddar, cover to help melt the cheeses.
- 5. Once fairly melted, remember it will continue to melt a little bit on the way to the table, take swiss topped burger and place on top of a cheddar burger then onto to plate of kraut. Or place each double burger right onto a bun, with kraut in a bowl on the side. My favorite way to plate this is to place kraut onto platter, place burgers on top. Scrap up extra caramelized onions from the pan and place over top as you can see in photo. :o) Serve with favorite toppings...spicy brown mustard is great!
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paul ishaku
[email protected]These burgers are a great way to use up leftover ale and kraut. They're also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Daphne Jones
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of sauerkraut, but I really enjoyed these burgers. The ale and kraut flavors work really well together.
Sophia Barnes
[email protected]These burgers are a great way to impress your friends at your next cookout. They're sure to be a hit.
D .v log
[email protected]These burgers are so easy to make, but they taste like they came from a restaurant. I'm definitely going to be making them again.
NICK L. JR.
[email protected]These burgers are a great way to change up your burger routine. The ale and kraut add a really nice flavor that I'm sure you'll love.
odean brown
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of burgers, but I really enjoyed these. The ale and kraut give them a really unique flavor.
Shankar Khanal
[email protected]These burgers are so juicy and flavorful. I love the way the ale and kraut flavors come together.
Ms Fariaa
[email protected]I love the way the ale and kraut caramelize on the outside of these burgers. It gives them a really nice crispy texture.
Jayden George
[email protected]These burgers are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. They're also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Julion Daniel
[email protected]I'm always looking for new burger recipes and this one is definitely a keeper. The ale and kraut add a really nice flavor.
SAIF Adnan
[email protected]These burgers are so easy to make. I love that I can just throw everything in a bowl and mix it up.
ranjeet Kumar
[email protected]These burgers are a great way to use up leftover ale and kraut. They're also a great way to impress your friends at your next cookout.
akande tokunboh
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of sauerkraut, but I loved these burgers. The ale and kraut flavor is really subtle.
Ashyan Akhtar
[email protected]These burgers are a must-try for any burger lover. The ale and kraut add a really nice twist to the classic burger.
H4Z9ERA
[email protected]I've never had burgers like these before. The ale and kraut give them a really unique flavor.
Sohid Akond
[email protected]These burgers are perfect for a summer cookout. They're easy to make and always a hit with my guests.
Maya Lancaster
[email protected]I love the crispy outer layer of these burgers. The ale and kraut give them a really nice crust.
Abdul Wahed
[email protected]These burgers are so juicy and flavorful. The ale and kraut add a really nice depth of flavor.
Pepper Garcia
[email protected]I've made these burgers a few times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of ale and kraut is just perfect.
Abidali Abidali
[email protected]These burgers were a hit at my last cookout! The ale and kraut give them a unique and delicious flavor.