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Beer Brats with Sauerkraut

Prep Time:

45

Cook Time:

35-40 Minutues

Serves:

12

Level:

About the Recipe

Stoysich Brats on the grill braised in beer with sauerkraut, apple, onions, and bacon.

Ingredients

  • 6 Stoysich 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

Preparation

  1. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.


  2. Cook and stir onion in bacon drippings until softened. Reduce heat to 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.


  3. 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.


  4. Remove bratwurst and return to grill. Grill, covered, 2-3 minutes on each side or until browned. Serve on buns with sauerkraut mixture.

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