Best 8 Brats With Whiskey Glazed Onions Recipes

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For those who love the hearty and savory taste of brats, combined with the sweetness of glazed onions and a hint of whiskey, this article presents the ultimate guide to creating the perfect "Brats with Whiskey Glazed Onions" dish. With a focus on the unique combination of flavors, we will explore various recipes, providing step-by-step instructions and expert tips to ensure that every bite is bursting with flavor. From selecting the right brats and onions to mastering the art of caramelizing the onions in whiskey, this comprehensive guide will empower home cooks of all levels to create this delectable dish that is sure to impress family and friends.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED BRATWURST WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS



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Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

One 12-ounce bottle hard apple cider
1 1/2 cups beef broth
6 fresh bratwurst sausages (about 1 1/2 pounds total)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 large sweet onions, thinly sliced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 pretzel rolls, split
Spicy brown mustard

Steps:

  • Combine the hard cider, 1 cup of the broth and the bratwurst in a large saucepan, bring to a simmer and gently simmer over low heat for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook until just tender, about 5 minutes. Add the remaining 1/2 cup broth and simmer until the onions are browned and completely soft, about 5 minutes more. Keep the onion mixture warm while you cook the bratwurst.
  • Preheat a grill to medium-high heat or heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
  • Transfer the bratwurst to the grill or grill pan and cook, turning occasionally, until browned, about 10 minutes. Lightly grill the pretzel rolls, cut-side down. Serve the bratwurst topped with the onions and with the pretzel rolls and mustard on the side.

BRATS WITH WHISKEY GLAZED ONIONS



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Make and share this Brats With Whiskey Glazed Onions recipe from Food.com.

Provided by tgobbi

Categories     Veal

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 medium onions, thin sliced
2 tablespoons butter
6 veal bratwursts
1/3 cup Bourbon
2/3 cup water
1 teaspoon dried thyme
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Melt butter.
  • Add onions to pan& cook on medium high flame until tender& slightly browned at edges, about 8 minutes.
  • Reserve.
  • Prick brats all over with a fork.
  • Brown in same skillet as onions.
  • Discard excess oil.
  • Return onions; cook 1 minute.
  • Add bourbon first, then water, thyme, S& P.
  • Cook partially covered until brats are done, 15- 20 minutes.

BRATS WITH GLAZED RED ONIONS



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Being German, fall reminds me of Oktober fest, brats and beer! BUT brats also remind me of football games and the north woods too! This is a different type of brat recipe, esp with the addition of the marinated/grilled onions. From a grilling website. Prep time is marinating time and these can be done on a tabletop grill, outside or over the campfire.

Provided by LAURIE

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 2h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 medium red onions
6 bratwursts (Johnsonville are my recommendation)
6 hot dog buns (or brat buns)
mustard

Steps:

  • In a large dish or platter, mix the oil, vinegar, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  • Cut the onions crosswise into 1/3-inch slices.
  • Gently turn the slices over in the oil mixture, being careful to keep the slices from falling apart.
  • Set aside at room temperature for 2 to 4 hours to marinate.
  • Grill the onions and brats over Direct Medium heat until the onions are tender and the brats are browned, 10 to 12 minutes, turning occasionally.
  • Serve the brats inside the rolls and arrange the onions on top.
  • Pass the mustard.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438.6, Fat 28.9, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 62.9, Sodium 1071.6, Carbohydrate 27.5, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 4.3, Protein 16.1

MOUTHWATERING WHISKEY GRILL GLAZE



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With a flavor made famous by a popular restaurant chain, this glaze is perfect with steak, ribs, chicken, pork or fish! It's so good, I could almost drink it!

Provided by KELLY GASPARINI

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
1 cup pineapple juice
½ cup whiskey
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 cubes beef bouillon
4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, place onion powder, garlic powder, hot pepper sauce, pineapple juice, whiskey, brown sugar, beef bouillon and Worcestershire sauce. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and pour over grilled meats as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.7 calories, Carbohydrate 61.2 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 327.2 mg, Sugar 58 g

BUTTERY WHISKEY-GLAZED PEARL ONIONS



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I always have pearl onions on hand to add to stews and vegetable dishes-they're great pickled, too. Every Thanksgiving, I make this glazed onion dish. It can easily be made ahead and reheated. -Ann Sheehy, Lawrence, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 packages (14.4 ounces each) pearl onions
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup whiskey or apple cider
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/3 cups water

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in a large nonstick skillet; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, covered, until onions are tender, 6-8 minutes., Increase heat to medium-high; cook, uncovered, until liquid is almost evaporated and onions are glazed, 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 147mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

BRATS WITH ONIONS



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"After years of eating plain old brats, I came up with this great-tasting version slathered in zippy onions," remarks Gunnard Stark of Rotunda West, Florida. Your family can enjoy juicy bratwurst for dinner with plenty left over for meals later in the week.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cans (12 ounces each) beer or 4-1/2 cups water
3 large onions, thinly sliced and separated into rings
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
2 to 3 teaspoons celery salt
2 to 3 teaspoons pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder
15 fresh bratwurst links (3-1/2 to 4 pounds)
15 hot dog buns, split or brat buns

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, combine the beer or water, onion, garlic, pepper sauce, celery salt, pepper and chili powder. Bring to a boil. Add bratwurst. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Drain, reserving onions. , Broil brats 4 in. from heat or grill over medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until browned, turning once. Serve on buns with reserved onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 512 calories, Fat 25g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 1341mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

BRATS, ONIONS, AND APPLES



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A very hearty meal that's good in the autumn or winter. Lots of flavor and very much a comforting meal after a long day in the cold. It pairs well with coleslaw.

Provided by Meg Maples

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 bratwurst
2 apple, cored and sliced
1 sweet onion, sliced
2 (12 fluid ounce) cans or bottles beer
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook bratwurst in hot oil until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove bratwurst to a plate, reserving drippings in the skillet.
  • Stir apple and onion slices into the reserved drippings; cook and stir until the onion softens, about 6 minutes. Return bratwurst to the skillet, nestling them into the onion mixture. Pour beer over the sausages; season with salt and pepper.
  • Bring the beer to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until the the bratwurst is no longer pink in the center, 25 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.7 calories, Carbohydrate 23.2 g, Cholesterol 51.5 mg, Fat 26.7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 820.7 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

CIDER-GLAZED BRATS WITH APPLES AND ONIONS



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This sweet cider glaze, slow-simmered with apples, brown sugar and onions, is the perfect complement to smoky bratwurst links.

Provided by By Arlene Cummings

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, thinly sliced
Salt and pepper to taste
1 package (14 oz) cooked smoked bratwurst (6 links)
2 cups apple cider
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cut into julienne strips

Steps:

  • In 12-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook onions about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add bratwurst links; increase heat to medium-high. Cook about 8 minutes or until bratwurst are brown on all sides. Stir in apple cider and brown sugar. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium; simmer about 5 minutes. Remove bratwurst from skillet; place on plate. Cover; set aside.
  • Add apple to skillet; cook 10 minutes or until apple softens and sauce thickens. Return bratwurst to skillet. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality bratwurst: Look for bratwurst made with fresh, local ingredients and avoid brands that contain fillers or preservatives.
  • Use a variety of onions: For a more flavorful dish, use a combination of yellow, white, and red onions.
  • Slice the onions thinly: This will help them caramelize more evenly.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the onions, make sure to give them enough space so that they can brown properly.
  • Be patient: Caramelizing onions takes time, so don't rush the process. The onions should be cooked over low heat until they are soft and golden brown.
  • Use a good quality whiskey: The whiskey you use will contribute to the flavor of the dish, so choose one that you enjoy drinking.
  • Don't boil the bratwurst: Boiling the bratwurst will make them tough and dry. Instead, cook them over medium heat until they are cooked through.
  • Serve the bratwurst with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings include sauerkraut, mustard, and relish.

Conclusion:

Brats with Whiskey Glazed Onions is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer cookout or potluck. The bratwurst are juicy and flavorful, and the whiskey glazed onions are a sweet and savory complement. This dish is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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