BEER-BATHED BRATS WITH SAUERKRAUT AND APPLES

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This brat recipes screams Oktoberfest to me. It is best done on the grill as the sauerkraut needs to cook indirectly, but I have done it on the campfire, by arranging the coals. Serve with a good German beer!

Provided by LAURIE

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 fresh bratwursts (preferably Johnsonville)
1 small yellow onion
1 small granny smith apple
1/2 lb sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
12 ounces beer, at room temperature
3 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
1 teaspoon caraway seed (optional)
6 hot dog buns

Steps:

  • In a heavy-duty foil pan, arrange the bratwurst in a single layer.
  • Trim the ends from the onion.
  • Cut the onion in half lengthwise, then cut each half lengthwise into 1/8-inch slices. Core and quarter the apple, and cut lengthwise into 1/8-inch slices.
  • Scatter the onions, apples and sauerkraut over the bratwurst.
  • In a medium bowl, mix the beer, mustard, and the caraway seeds, if using.
  • Add the beer mixture to the pan.
  • Grill over Direct Medium heat for about 20 minutes, turning the bratwurst 2 or 3 times.
  • Remove the bratwurst from the pan but leave the pan where it is to continue to cook the sauerkraut mixture.
  • Grill the bratwurst over Direct Medium heat until nicely browned, 2 to 3 minutes, turning once.
  • Serve the bratwurst in hot dog buns with the sauerkraut mixture.
  • Serve more mustard on top, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458.4, Fat 27.1, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 62.9, Sodium 1263.4, Carbohydrate 32.3, Fiber 3, Sugar 6.5, Protein 16.9

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