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8) Smoky bratwurst with caramelized onions and kraut

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 6 bratwurst links about 3 lb / 1.4 kg
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 3 large yellow onions thinly sliced (about 4 cups)
  • 1 cup beer or chicken broth
  • 2 cups sauerkraut drained
  • 6 buns
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat grill to medium (350–400°F / 175–200°C). Oil the grates.
  2. Toss onions with oil, salt, and pepper. Cook in a cast-iron skillet on the grill for 20–25 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until soft and lightly browned.
  3. Place brats on the grill. Cook 12–15 minutes, turning every 3–4 minutes, until internal temp reaches 160°F (71°C).
  4. Add beer or broth to the skillet with onions and simmer 3 minutes. Stir in sauerkraut and heat 2 minutes.
  5. Serve brats in buns topped with onions and kraut.