Basic Beer Brat
Cook Time
25
mins
Calories
360
Serving Size
6
Carbs
3
Fat
10
Protein
60
description
Barbecue or special occaision
ingredients
2 teaspoons olive oil or butter, divided use
6 bratwurst sausages (see Note)
1 large sweet onion, sliced into 1/4-inch rings
6 ounces (half a can or bottle) beer (see Note)
directions
Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil or butter in a large Dutch oven. Brown bratwurst sausages until deep golden brown. (Do not puncture the sausages or they will become dry.) Remove to a platter.
To the drippings, add the remaining teaspoon of olive oil or butter and the sweet onion rings. Toss the onions to coat with the oil. Cook, stirring often, until onions are limp and golden but not brown.
Return the bratwurst to the onions and add the beer. Cook over medium heat, turning midway through, until beer has cooked down to a syrup, about 12 to 15 minutes.
Bratwurst may be served on buns with the onions or as an entree.
Note: Feel free to use this method with hot dogs, Italian sausage, knockwurst, or just about any link sausage. Dark beer gives a richer flavor, but a standard commercial lager will work just fine.