Hard Cider Braised Brats
Serves 4
Time 30 min
Instead of braising bratwursts in beer, they’re taking a plunge in hard apple cider. Hard cider is full of bright, fruity notes, and the poaching prior to grilling not only provides great flavor, but also helps prevent them from exploding from the high heat. Don't forget to top them with whole grain mustard and sauerkraut!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 yellow onion, thinly sliced lengthwise
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 (12.0-ounce) bottle bottle (or can) hard cider
- 4 fresh (or fully cooked) bratwursts
- Pretzel buns, for serving
- Whole grain mustard, for serving
- Sauerkraut, for serving
Method
Preheat a grill to medium-high.
Melt butter over medium heat in a large sauté pan with the onion, salt and pepper. Add cider and bring to a boil, then add bratwursts. Reduce heat and simmer 13–15 minutes for fresh bratwursts, or until cooked through to an internal temperature of 155°F, turning once. If using fully cooked bratwursts, simmer for 5–6 minutes.
Remove the bratwursts from the braising liquid and brown on the hot grill. Cook until desired char is achieved, about 5 minutes. Serve in toasted pretzel buns with sauerkraut and a generous amount of mustard.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 yellow onion, thinly sliced lengthwise
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 (12.0-ounce) bottle bottle (or can) hard cider
- 4 fresh (or fully cooked) bratwursts
- Pretzel buns, for serving
- Whole grain mustard, for serving
- Sauerkraut, for serving