GRILLED BEER BRATS WITH KRAUT

Grilled Beer Brats with Kraut image

I made this for my son's 21st birthday bonfire, which included a dozen buddies. The kraut topping flavors are fabulous. -Keeley Weber, Sterling Heights, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

6 bacon strips, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium apple, peeled and thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained
3 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
1 tablespoon brown sugar
12 uncooked bratwurst links
1 bottle (12 ounces) dark beer
12 hoagie buns, split

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels., Cook and stir onion in bacon drippings until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 15-20 minutes or until deep golden brown, stirring occasionally. Add apple and garlic; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in sauerkraut, mustard, brown sugar and cooked bacon., Transfer to a 13x9-in. disposable foil pan. Arrange bratwurst over top. Pour beer over bratwurst. Place pan on grill rack over medium heat; cook, covered, 30-35 minutes or until sausages are no longer pink. Remove pan from heat., Remove bratwurst and return to grill. Grill, covered, 2-3 minutes on each side or until browned. Serve on buns with sauerkraut mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 582 calories, Fat 34g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 1473mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.