Bratwurst

BajaTom

Should I cook my bratwurst low and slow or at a higher temp? Should I cook them the Wisconson way simmered in beer and onions then grilled on the bge? Thanks for any tips. Tom

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They are good no matter what you do. Try them both ways and let us know what you think.[p]At large tailgaters we will do 8-10 costco boxes of Johnsonvilles. To much trouble there to boil them. We put them on the Klose pit in the smoker at same temps as ribs, (approx 225) and cook roughly an hour. Then we finish them off on the grill. Lots of folks say it is the best thing they have every eaten. (probably bad cooks and besides they are free)

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BajaTom,[p]After many years of trial and error, I found the best way is grilling them until they are mostly cooked, and then adding them to a beer bath. This keeps them in an ideal eating state longer and maximizes the wonderful interplay of the beer and the brats. Here's my recipe:[p]Beer-Brats on a Bun[p]Grill the sausages first, then add them to a beer sauce for a great sandwich.[p]For 4 servings[p]Ingredients:[p]1 pound bratwurst
3 tablespoons olive or canola oil
1 large onion, sliced
12 ounces dark German beer (or any dark beer except Guiness)
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon coarse German-style mustard
4 Kaiser or other hard rolls
pinch of fresh grated nutmeg
Preparation:[p]Grill sausages over medium heat until brown and 3/4 done, turning them occasionally as they brown. Caramelize them, but don't burn them![p]In a large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons oil. Add the onion, cover the skillet and cook over medium-high heat for 10 minutes, stirring frequently until light brown. [p]Pour in the beer and scrape up any brown bits clinging to the bottom of the pan. Add grilled sausages to the pan, and add the bay leaves.[p]Partially cover and cook over moderate heat for 15 minutes. Stir in the mustard and cook until the liquid has begun to thicken slightly. To serve, split the brats down the middle and place on a roll with the onions and sauce. Pass a pot of hot mustard on the side.