When it comes to summer cookouts, few things are as classic as a juicy bratwurst. And when you soak those brats in beer before cooking them, you take them to a whole new level of flavor. The beer tenderizes the meat and infuses it with a subtly hoppy flavor that pairs perfectly with the bratwurst's smoky, savory taste. Whether you're grilling, frying, or baking your beer-soaked brats, you're sure to end up with a mouthwatering dish that will be the star of your next gathering.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
SHEBOYGAN-STYLE BEER-SOAKED "BRATS"
Categories Beer Onion Sausage Summer Oktoberfest Tailgating Gourmet
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large deep heavy skillet stir together beer, mustard, and ketchup.
- Cut 1 onion into thick slices and add to beer mixture.
- Bring beer mixture to a boil and in it simmer bratwursts, uncovered, turning occasionally, 20 minutes.
- Prepare gill.
- Remove bratwursts from beer mixture, discarding beer mixture. Cut remaining 3 onions into thick slices, keeping slices intact.
- Grill bratwursts with onion slices on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals, turning onions once, until bratwursts are cooked through and golden brown and onions are cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- Put a pair of "brats," cut in half lengthwise and stacked, on each roll.
- Top brats with grilled onion, pickles, and mustard.
BEER SOAKED BRATS
Provided by Food Network
Time 46m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Cook brats on grill until brown and split. Place brats in a mixture of 1/4 of the beer, 3/4 cup water and the sliced onion. Simmer the brats in the brine mixture for 30 minutes. Before serving, place brats back onto grill for 1 minute.;
Tips:
- Choose high-quality bratwurst. Look for brats that are made with fresh, high-quality pork and that have a good fat content. This will help to ensure that the brats are juicy and flavorful.
- Soak the brats in beer for at least 30 minutes. This will help to tenderize the brats and infuse them with flavor. You can use any type of beer you like, but a light lager or pilsner is a good choice.
- Cook the brats over medium heat. This will help to prevent them from burning or drying out. You can cook the brats in a skillet, on a grill, or in the oven.
- Serve the brats with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include sauerkraut, mustard, onions, and relish.
Conclusion:
Beer-soaked brats are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer cookout or party. By following the tips above, you can make sure that your brats turn out juicy, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying meal, give beer-soaked brats a try.
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