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Beer Braised Brats with Sauerkraut
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These brats are cooked two ways. First, they are boiled in beer which gives them great flavor. Then, they are cooked on a grill pan to give them good texture. The result is one of the best brats you'll ever try. If you like a more mild sauerkraut flavor, rinse it before adding it to the saucepan.
serves/makes:
ready in:
under 30 minutes
under 30 minutes
2 reviews
ingredients
1 can (16 ounce size) sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 bay leaf
4 links bratwurst
2 bottles dark German beer
4 sub rolls or hoagie buns
Dijon mustard
directions
Place the sauerkraut in the bottom of a large saucepan or deep skillet. Top with the sliced onion and tuck the bayleaf into the mixture.
Place the bratwurst in a single layer on top of the onions.
Gently pour the beer into the pan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat then reduce the heat to a low simmer. Cover the pan and let cook for 10 minutes.
While the brats are cooking, heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Turn on the oven broiler.
Slice the rolls lengthwise, being careful not to cut all the way through. Gently open the rolls and place cut-side up on a baking sheet. Place under the broiler and heat until just toasty. Remove immediately.
Transfer the brats to the grill pan with tongs and cook just long enough, turning as needed, to form grill marks.
Remove the bay leaf from the sauerkraut. Drain the beer from sauerkraut.
Spread mustard on the cut sides of the rolls. Top with a layer of sauerkraut and a bratwurst. Serve immediately.
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nutrition data
528 calories, 25 grams fat, 46 grams carbohydrates, 19 grams protein per serving.
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reviews & comments
February 17, 2018
Followed the recipe except used American beer. Everyone thought the brats in beer and sauerkraut were delicious. Definitely a keeper! Thanks for the recipe.
July 31, 2010
I like to let the brats cool about five minutes in the beer & kaput after boiling for ten...I think that cooling "sucks" in some juice. I drain the juice and use the kraut on the finished brats.