Bratwurst-a delicious pork sausage packed in a natural casing-is a smoky, savory and delicious dish but very appealing. Bratwurst originated in Germany, and has been popular all over the world. Read on for instructions on how to make a delicious bratwurst.
Ingredients
- 1 can of beer
- 2 cups diced onions
- Big size sausage
- Soy sauce
- Chocolate mustard
- Pickled cabbage
Step
Method 1 of 3: Roasted Bratwurst Stewed in Beer and Onions
Step 1. Turn on the grill
The charcoal should be nice and hot before you start cooking the bratwurst. Arrange the charcoal in the form of a mound, and light it. When it starts to ash, spread the charcoal in a single layer on the bottom of the grill. Let the charcoal burn until it is covered in white ash, about 20-30 minutes.
- If you can still see the red flame, it's not yet time. Wait until there is no visible flame before you start cooking the bratwurst.
- Test the heat by placing your hand a few inches from the fireplace. If you can hold it there for 4 or 5 seconds, the heat is just right.
Step 2. Take your bratwurst to boil
Place the bratwurst in a pot large enough to hold all the bratwurst, and add just enough beer to cover it. Add the onion pieces to the pan.
Step 3. Boil the bratwurst on the stove
Turn on medium heat. Bring the bratwurst to a boil in the beer and sliced onions. If the steam starts to rise, it means the temperature is right.
- The boiling process will take about 20 minutes.
- Do not boil the bratwurst over high heat as the skin will crack, the juices will melt out and allow the fat to drip onto the grill, creating a flame that can scorch the bratwurst.
Step 4. Bake your bratwurst
Transfer the bratwurst from the pan to the grill with tongs (you may have to place it on a plate and remove it from the pan). Flip the bratwurst every 5 to 6 minutes.
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Use your fingers to flip the bratwurst over so you can feel if the bratwurst is done. Bratwurst should be firm and chewy.
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Don't press too hard as the bratwurst may pop and cause a fire in the grill!
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Step 5. Bratwurst is ready when the temperature inside reaches 71 degrees
It should take about 10-15 minutes for the pre-boiled bratwurst.
Step 6. Serve with bread plus onions, sauerkraut and other seasonings
Method 2 of 3: Simmer on the Grill
Step 1. Place a cast-iron skillet on the grill
Step 2. Fry the onions until crisp
Using a small amount of oil (or any liquid dripping from the meat, if you have one), fry the onion strips until the edges begin to turn a caramel color-about 5 minutes. Don't let the onions turn black. When the onion is ready, remove 3/4 of the onion.
Step 3. Add beer
Pour about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of beer over the remaining onion, and scrape it off to remove the onion from sticking to the pan.
Step 4. Boil the bratwurst
Slowly heat the bratwurst in the beer until the bratwurst is bubbly-about 20 minutes or so. Don't let the beer churn because it's too hot, and don't let the bratwurst skin crack.
Step 5. Add more beer
Keep adding the beer little by little to keep the bratwurst simmering until the bratwurst is fully cooked.
Step 6. Bake your bratwurst
Place the bratwurst on the grill, turning it every few minutes until it is dark brown, and the temperature inside has reached 71 degrees.
Method 3 of 3: Dry Roast with Beer Sauce
Step 1. Prepare the grill
Add the charcoal, turn it on, and let the grill heat up before you start cooking the bratwurst.
Step 2. Place the bratwurst on the grill
Step 3. Turn the bratwurst every 5 minutes
Use your fingers, not tongs, to tell if the bratwurst is done. The bratwurst is ready if you can press the bratwurst gently, and it feels tight. Don't press too hard: you don't want the skin to pop and cause a lot of smoke and fire if you can avoid it.
Step 4. Serve the bratwurst
Place the bratwurst in the buns and serve with the condiments of your choice.
Tips
Boil bratwurst with your preferred brand of beer. Be aware that many IPA (India Pale Ales) beers are more bitter when used in cooking, which can result in an unruly bratwurst taste
Warning
- As with all pork products you have to heat it up to an internal temperature of 71°C to destroy any bacteria stored in the food.
- To avoid cross-contamination use a different plate to hold the bratwurst with from the plate you used to bring the bratwurst to the grill.
