Bratwurst Supper
After trying a few bratwurst recipes, I’ve found this meal-in-one is ideal for camping since it grills to perfection in a heavy-duty foil bag. Loaded with chunks of bratwurst, red potatoes, mushrooms and carrots, it’s easy to season with onion soup mix and a little soy sauce. —Janice Meyer, Medford, Wisconsin
Prep: 10min
Total: 55min
Yield: 12 servings.
Nutrition Facts: calories 524 calories, Fat 37g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 1445mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 19g protein.
Ingredients:
- 3 pounds uncooked bratwurst links
- 3 pounds small red potatoes, cut into wedges
- 1 pound baby carrots
- 1 large red onion, sliced and separated into rings
- 2 jars (4-1/2 ounces each) whole mushrooms, drained
- 1/4 cup butter, cubed
- 1 envelope onion soup mix
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instruction:
For each of 2 foil packets, arrange a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 17×15 in.) on a flat surface. , Cut brats into thirds. Divide the brats, potatoes, carrots, onion and mushrooms evenly between the 2 double-layer foil rectangles. Dot with butter. Sprinkle with soup mix, soy sauce and pepper. Bring edges of foil together; crimp to seal, forming 2 large packets. Seal tightly; turn to coat., Grill, covered, over medium heat for 23-28 minutes on each side or until vegetables are tender and sausage is no longer pink. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape.
How to Cook Brats on the Stove
The best and easiest method for how to cook brats. Only a few ingredients and less than 20 minutes. Perfect every time for an easy weeknight dinner, Sunday supper or an Oktoberfest party.
Prep: 2min
Total: 20min
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 231 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 19 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Cholesterol 49 mg, Sodium 561 mg, Fiber 0.5 g, Sugar 1 g, unSaturated Fat 12 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- Canola oil
- 4 bratwurst sausages
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 1/2 cup water, beer or stock
- Kosher salt
Instruction:
- Heat a large cast-iron skillet with a drizzle of canola oil over medium-high heat until it just starts to smoke.
- With a fork, poke a few holes on each side of the bratwurst sausages to keep them from bursting while they cook.
- Place the brats in the hot skillet, then place the onions around them.
- Stir the onions to spread them around and coat with oil.
- Cook the brats for about 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until they are nicely browned.
- Carefully pour 1/2 cup of water into the skillet, then immediately cover and reduce the heat to medium-low.
- Continue to cook with the lid on for about 10 more minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160° F / 71° C
- Remove the lid and the brats from the skillet.
- Increase the heat and season the onions with salt. Continue to cook the onions for a few more minutes to reduce the liquid.
- Serve the sausages topped with the onions and your favorite mustard.
Beer Braised Bratwurst and Onions
FAQ
What goes good with bratwurst?
- red cabbage.
- sauerkraut.
- spaetzle (small egg-type noodles)- the tool we have.
- bratkertafle (pan-fried potatoes)
- beer.
- A pretzel.
- stoneground mustard or sharf mustard (extra hot)
Do I need to boil brats before grilling?
What is the best way to cook a bratwurst inside?
What do you soak brats in before grilling?
Place your bratwurst in a full pan of beer on the grill. Any beer will do, but pale lagers work best. Boil in the beer bath for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the brats turn white. The casings on a fresh sausage will plump up with delicious juices as the meat inside heats up.
