WISCONSIN BEER BRATS

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For these brawny dogs, bratwursts are simmered in a mixture of beer with sweet onions, caraway seeds, and a spoonful of sugar, then charred on the grill. If you're going full-on, the onions are strained and sauteed in a skillet on the grill until golden, then mixed with sauerkraut. You'll be booed out of Wisconsin if you bring soft potato buns to the party -- for a true cheesehead, only a sturdy hoagie roll will do.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 large sweet onions, such as Vidalia, halved and thinly sliced (4 cups)
Kosher salt
2 teaspoons caraway seeds
1 dried bay leaf
2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard, plus more for serving
3 tablespoons packed light-brown sugar
6 precooked bratwursts
2 bottles (each 12 ounces) lager beer
2 cups sauerkraut, strained
6 hoagie rolls, split

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large, grill-safe straight-sided skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium. Add onions and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft and golden in places, about 20 minutes. Stir in caraway seeds, bay leaf, mustard, and brown sugar; cook 30 seconds. Add bratwursts and beer. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, turning bratwursts occasionally, 20 minutes.
  • Preheat grill for direct-heat cooking (medium-high on a gas grill). Transfer bratwursts to a plate. Drain onion mixture in a fine-mesh sieve; discard liquid. Return mixture to skillet with remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Place on one side of grill and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in sauerkraut; cook 1 minute more.
  • Meanwhile, place bratwursts on grill and cook, turning a few times, until blistered in places, about 5 minutes. Place rolls on grill, cut-sides down, until lightly toasted and charred in places, about 1 minute.
  • Serve bratwursts in rolls, topped with sauerkraut mixture and more mustard.

Krystle 1988
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Overall, these brats were a hit. I would definitely make them again.


valerie sedano
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These brats were a little too salty for my taste, but they were still good.


Anil Arya
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I'm not a big fan of beer brats, but these were actually really good. The beer and onion sauce was the perfect complement.


david ekechi
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These brats were delicious! I loved the combination of beer and onions.


Yaser Asad
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I've made these brats several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Phineas Ferb
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These brats were a huge hit at my party. Everyone loved them.


Anamul Haque Joy
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I love the flavor of these brats. They're so juicy and flavorful.


Tristen Bennett
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The brats were a little dry, but the beer and onion sauce was really good.


Chika Recheal
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These brats were easy to make and they tasted amazing. I'll definitely be making them again.


Tshepo Mabula
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I followed the recipe exactly and the brats turned out great. They were juicy and flavorful, and the beer and onion sauce was delicious.


Loretta Berland
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These brats were a little too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. He said they were the best brats he's ever had.


Ali Pathan
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I love the flavor of these brats. The beer and onions really give them a unique taste. I'll definitely be making these again.


July Castro loum
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These brats were so easy to make and they turned out amazing! I served them with sauerkraut and mashed potatoes, and it was a perfect meal.


Yasinoromo Yasinoromo
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I've tried many beer brat recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The combination of beer, onions, and spices is perfect, and the brats come out tender and delicious every time.


Braxton Randall
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These Wisconsin beer brats were a huge hit at our last cookout! The brats were juicy and flavorful, and the beer and onion sauce was the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making these again soon.