Old-Fashioned Brats in Beer

  • Prep 30 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Ingredients 6
  • Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 (12-oz.) can (1 1/2 cups) beer
  • 1 teaspoon caraway seed
  • 4 fresh bratwurst
  • 1 (8-oz.) can sauerkraut, drained
  • 1/4 cup chopped red or green bell pepper
  • 4 brat or hot dog buns, split

Steps

  • 1
    GRILL DIRECTIONS: Heat grill. In medium saucepan or skillet, combine beer and caraway seed. Prick bratwurst with fork several times; add to beer mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until bratwurst are no longer pink.
  • 2
    Remove bratwurst from beer mixture. Add drained sauerkraut and bell pepper to beer mixture; heat until hot.
  • 3
    When ready to grill, place bratwurst on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium coals; cover grill. Cook 4 to 6 minutes or until golden brown, turning frequently.
  • 4
    Place buns, cut side down, on grill. Cook 1 to 2 minutes or until buns are lightly toasted. Place bratwurst in buns. Using slotted spoon, spoon sauerkraut on top of bratwurst.

  • To broil, place bratwurst on broiler pan; broil 4 to 6 inches from heat using times above as a guide.
  • For a richer beer flavor, use a heartier dark ale or stout.
  • For an easier fit to the buns, cut the brats in half lengthwise before grilling them.
  • Cook the brats in beer ahead of time; cover and refrigerate them. Cook, cover and refrigerate the sauerkraut mixture. When you’re ready to eat, grill the brats and heat the sauerkraut mixture on the top of the stove.
  • Enjoy the brats with purchased German potato salad or regular potato salad, and beer.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Sandwich
Calories
430
Calories from Fat
230
Total Fat
25g
38%
Saturated Fat
9g
45%
Cholesterol
50mg
17%
Sodium
870mg
36%
Total Carbohydrate
31g
10%
Dietary Fiber
3g
12%
Sugars
7g
Protein
17g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
8%
8%
Vitamin C
20%
20%
Calcium
10%
10%
Iron
20%
20%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 2 Other Carbohydrate; 2 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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