BRINED BRATWURST

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This is a simple dish using fresh bratwurst, onions, and balsamic vinegar. It has a nice tangy flavor, and is excellent served in crusty bread and topped with spicy mustard. My other favorite way is to serve with a side of greens and potatoes.

Provided by Cookin' Kliebor

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Sausage

Time 50m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 medium onion, cut in strips
½ cup balsamic vinegar
3 ½ cups water
5 fresh bratwurst links
1 teaspoon butter or margarine

Steps:

In a large skillet, combine onion, balsamic vinegar, and water. Simmer over medium-low heat for 10 minutes. Place bratwurst in the simmering water; cover, and simmer 20 minutes. Be sure the water is only simmering, not boiling.
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil grate.
Remove the bratwurst, and drain liquid from pan. Add butter to the pan with the onions, and cook over low heat until onions are browned.
Grill brats over high heat for 5 to 7 minutes, turning to brown on all sides. Serve with onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.1 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Cholesterol 71.4 mg, Fat 28.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 13.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 804.3 mg, Sugar 4.5 g