Beer Brats

Cook's Country (February/March 2014)

Dutch oven
Alternatively, don't brown the brats at the beginning, but grill them afterwards.
Brown Brats
  • Brown all over, ~8 min.
  • Transfer to plate.
1 T oil
1 1/2 lbs bratwurst (6 sausages)
Cook Onions
  • Med heat.
  • Cover.
  • Until softened, ~5 min.
2 T oil
1 onion, halved and sliced thin
1/4 t salt
1/4 t pepper
  • Uncover.
  • Brown onions, ~4 min.
Until fragrant.
2 cloves garlic
1 t caraway seeds
Finish Cooking Brats
  • Until cooked through, 5-7 min.
  • Remove brats.
1 1/2 c American lager
1/4 c whole-grain mustard
1 T honey
2 t cider vinegar
previously browned brats
Thicken Onion Sauce.
  • Heat to med-high.
  • Reduce and thicken, ~5 min.
  • Serve brats topped with onion mixture.