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Beer-marinated bratwurst Recipe

German · Main course · 35 min total

Juicy bratwurst simmered in beer with onions, then grilled to perfection. A classic German-inspired dish perfect for cookouts.

Ingredients

• 4 raw bratwurst sausages
• 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 (12-ounce) bottle lager beer (e.g., pale lager or pilsner)
• 1 teaspoon caraway seeds (optional)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 4 hoagie or bratwurst rolls
• Mustard and sauerkraut for serving

Instructions

1. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add sliced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly browned, about 8 minutes.
2. Add the bratwurst to the skillet and pour in the beer. Sprinkle with caraway seeds if using. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 15 minutes, turning sausages once.
3. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Remove sausages from the beer mixture (reserve the onions and liquid). Grill sausages, turning occasionally, until browned and heated through, about 5 minutes.
4. While sausages grill, return the skillet with onions and beer liquid to medium-high heat. Simmer until liquid reduces slightly, about 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Serve sausages on rolls topped with the beer-braised onions. Add mustard and sauerkraut as desired.

Tips

• For extra flavor, prick sausages with a fork before marinating to allow beer to penetrate.
• Leftover beer mixture can be strained and used as a flavorful base for soups or stews.
• If you prefer a non-alcoholic version, use non-alcoholic beer or beef broth.

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