**Sheboygan-Style Beer-Soaked Brats: A Wisconsin Classic**
In the heart of Wisconsin, there lies a culinary gem that has captivated taste buds for generations: Sheboygan-style beer-soaked brats. This iconic dish, rooted in the city of Sheboygan, embodies the essence of Wisconsin's rich brewing heritage and love for hearty, flavorful cuisine. These plump, juicy brats, lovingly immersed in a bath of aromatic beer, onions, and spices, offer a tantalizing symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more. Discover the secrets behind this beloved Wisconsin tradition as we guide you through two delectable recipes: a classic Sheboygan-style beer-soaked brats recipe that stays true to its roots, and a tantalizing grilled version that adds a smoky char to the already irresistible brats. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will transport you to the heart of Wisconsin, where beer, brats, and good times collide.
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
BEER SOAKED BRATS
Steps:
- Cook brats on grill until brown and split. Place brats in a mixture of 1/4 of the beer, 3/4 cup water and the sliced onion. Simmer the brats in the brine mixture for 30 minutes. Before serving, place brats back onto grill for 1 minute.;
GRILLED BRATS, SHEBOYGAN STYLE
I have never been to Sheboygan, Wisconsin but I am told it is refered to as the "Wurst City in the World". Bratwurst was brought to America by German immigrants. There is disagreement even among Wisconsinites re: the "only" way to cook brats. Here is one way that my husband tried out on us. I loved it and decided to post this recipe.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Pork
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pierce each bratwurst 4 times with a fork and put the sausages in a pan large enough to hold them in one layer.
- Add beer and bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Let simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Drain bratwurst; place on a prepared grill over medium-high heat.
- Grill for about 10 minutes or until well browned.
- Lightly butter the rolls; you can either toast them under the broiler or grill them until they are golden brown.
- Put brats in rolls; serve with mustard, onion, and pickles or sauerkraut.
- Sheboygan natives have been known to douse their bratwurst sandwiches with lots of hot melted butter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 488.4, Fat 27.2, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 62.9, Sodium 1032.7, Carbohydrate 35.6, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 1, Protein 17.7
DO-AHEAD SHEBOYGAN "BRATS"
Categories Beer Marinate Sausage Summer Oktoberfest Tailgating Grill Grill/Barbecue Gourmet
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Prepare grill.
- Grill bratwursts on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals, turning occasionally, until cooked through and dark golden brown, about 20 minutes.
- While bratwursts are cooking, in a 3-quart saucepan heat beer, butter, and onions, stirring occasionally, until warm. Keep marinade warm over low heat.
- Transfer grilled bratwursts to pan and let stand in marinade until ready to serve 15 to 20 minutes.
- Remove bratwursts from marinade with tongs. Put a pair of "brats," cut in half lengthwise and stacked on each roll.
- With a slotted spoon put onions from marinade on brats.
- Apply your chosen accompaniments to brats.
CLASSIC SHEBOYGAN "BRATS"
Categories Bread Quick & Easy Sausage Summer Oktoberfest Tailgating Grill/Barbecue Gourmet
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Prepare grill.
- Grill bratwursts on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals, turning occasionally, until cooked through and dark golden brown, about 20 minutes. (You will need to mist the coals with water to keep "brats" from being scorched when fat drips down and flames erupt.)
- Put a pair of brats, cut in half lengthwise and stacked, on each roll.
- Smother brats with accompaniments.
SHEBOYGAN BEER AND BRAT STEW
Since I'm a native of Sheboygan, WI, where beer, brats and cheese are the traditional fare, I felt that I needed to create a dish that reminds me of home.
Provided by Annie Michelle
Categories Stew
Time 3h10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Slice brats into bite-size pieces and place in a kettle.
- Pour beer over brats and place in refrigerator to marinate for at least 3 hours.
- Cut potatoes into bite-size pieces and place inside slow cooker.
- Add just enough water to cover potatoes.
- Stir in beef seasoning packet.
- Stir in Cream of Onion soup.
- Cook until potatoes are tender. (This will take around 3 hours at the low setting.) Be sure to stir occasionally.
- When potatoes are tender, heat brats in beer to a rolling boil.
- Boil for 3 minutes while stirring.
- Pour about 3/4 cup of boiled beer into potato mixture. (This doesn't need to be measured nor exact. Add to gain the consistency that you desire.).
- Drain remaining beer from kettle and brown bratwurst pieces.
- Add cheese to potato mixture.
- Add browned brats to potato mixture.
- Add pepper to taste.
- Stir well and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 689.1, Fat 39.7, SaturatedFat 17.2, Cholesterol 108.6, Sodium 1449.8, Carbohydrate 50.6, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 3.9, Protein 27.2
Tips:
- Choose the right sausages: Look for fresh, high-quality bratwursts that are made with pork and beef. Avoid precooked or frozen brats, as they won't soak up the beer as well.
- Use a good quality beer: The beer you use will impart flavor to the brats, so choose one that you enjoy drinking. A light or amber beer works well.
- Soak the brats for at least 4 hours: The longer the brats soak, the more flavor they will absorb. If you're short on time, you can soak them for as little as 2 hours, but 4 hours is ideal.
- Simmer the brats gently: Don't boil the brats, as this will toughen them. Bring the beer and water mixture to a gentle simmer and then add the brats. Cover the pot and simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until the brats are cooked through.
- Grill or pan-fry the brats before serving: This will give them a nice crispy exterior. If you're grilling them, cook them over medium heat for about 10 minutes per side, or until they are cooked through.
Conclusion:
Sheboygan-style beer-soaked brats are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer cookout or party. With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can create a flavorful and juicy bratwurst that will be a hit with everyone. Serve them with your favorite sides, such as sauerkraut, potato salad, or baked beans, and enjoy!
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