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Grilled Bratwurst w/ Braised Onions
Courtesy of National Pork Board
Serve With:
Servings: 4
Potato salad, sliced tomatoes, fresh watermelon slices. Prep Time: 20 Min. Cook Time: 20 Min. What you need:
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+ 4 4-oz. fresh bratwurst (or cooked or smoked varieties)
+ 2 Tbsp. bacon fat, lard or olive oil + 3 c. thinly sliced onion, about 12 oz. (2 medium yellow onions) + 1/8 tsp. sugar + 12 oz. dark or amber beer + 2 bay leaves + 2 Tbsp. coarse-ground country-style mustard + 4 crusty hoagie or italian rolls, split What to do:
1. Heat fat in 12-in. deep skillet over medium heat. Add onions and sugar, stir well to coat with fat. Sauté onions, stirring frequently, for 10 min., or until starting to turn golden brown.
2. Add beer, scraping up any browned bits from bottom of pan. Add bay leaves, lower heat and simmer for about 10 min. 3. Stir mustard into onions, remove from heat and set aside, discarding bay leaves. 4. Grill bratwurst over medium-hot fire, turning to brown evenly, until nicely browned and internal temperature reaches 160° F. on an instant-read meat thermometer. 5. Remove from grill and add to skillet with onions. Over medium heat, cook and stir until sauce becomes syrupy. Serve bratwurst in rolls, generously smothered with mustardy onions. * Recipe and photo courtesy of National Pork Board. For more recipes visit: www.PorkBeInspired.com Wine pairings:
Merlot, Shiraz/Syrah, Beaujolais
Nutritional information:
Calories: 620; Total Fat: 40g; Saturated Fat: 15g; Cholesterol: 75mg; Total Carbs: 36g; Fiber: 3g; Protein: 22g; Sodium: 1023mg;
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