BEER-BATHED BRATS WITH SAUERKRAUT AND APPLES

Beer-Bathed Brats With Sauerkraut and Apples image

Provided by LAURIE

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.