tedicast Posted May 29, 2005 Report Share Posted May 29, 2005 After watching the Johnsonville Brats commercials every week during the Cup races, I decided I had to try them. You know....the comercial that starts with " Any recipe that starts with open 3 beers...." Well I went to the Johnsonville website and tracked down the recipe. all I can say is WOW!!!! Just got through eating. Blows hotdogs, and Hamburgs away. Here is the recipe from the Johnsonville website: Ingredients 1 pkg (19.76 oz.) Johnsonville Fresh Original Bratwurst 2 large onions, sliced thinly 3 bottles (12 oz.) beer (whatever is handy) 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 tsp. caraway seeds 1 pkg. buns or rolls Mustard to taste -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Directions Place the brats, onions, caraway seeds and beer in a pan and heat to boiling. Cover, turn down heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove the brats to a covered plate. Strain the onions into a collander. Turn drained onions into a pan with a little olive oil and slowly cook until well carmelized (about 20 minutes). Grill brats on low to medium heat for 10 minutes, turning the brats so they are browned on all sides. Serve on your favorite bun. Spread a little mustard and smother brat with the cooked onions. Try it.....they came out awesome. I didn't have the caraway seeds, and made it without them. Will try it with the seeds next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayman Posted May 31, 2005 Report Share Posted May 31, 2005 Re: Bratwurst and Onions in Beer We almost always boil our brats in beer and onions first before browning them on the grill. I prefer sauerkraut on my brats so I always toss the onions after boiling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andrea Posted May 31, 2005 Report Share Posted May 31, 2005 Re: Bratwurst and Onions in Beer What if you don't like the taste of beer? Is there an alternative? Sounds really good though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadHuntinPastor Posted May 31, 2005 Report Share Posted May 31, 2005 Re: Bratwurst and Onions in Beer Looks pretty tasty..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markyj987 Posted May 31, 2005 Report Share Posted May 31, 2005 Re: Bratwurst and Onions in Beer clayman, I'm with you....toss the onions, pile on the sauerkraut. As far as types of brats go, Johnsonvilles are good, but the very best have to be Usinger's. Those are the filet mignon of the bratwurst world. A variation I recently tried was after boiling to let them soak in beer overnight after boiling...they turned out AWESOME. Another good tip is to poke holes in the brats before boiling so it really takes up the flavor. Also, darker beers--like a good brown ale make the best brats--albeit at a higher price...lol Lastly, I love spicy mustard on brats--like Jack Daniel's mustard...that makes some rockin' brats. If you can't or don't grill for any reason, another good way is after boiling to put them in a crock pot with a bunch of kraut and onions. Let them cook all day. When ready to eat, just throw 'em on the frying pan for a couple minutes to get the nice brown/black stripe on the side. huntin girl, have you ever tried a beer brat? It doesn't taste like beer at all--it gives brats a completely unique flavor. If you like brats not made in beer, you'll love them made in beer. So, what makes me a bratwurst expert? I live in Milwaukee...making brats is like a religion here...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted May 31, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2005 Re: Bratwurst and Onions in Beer [ QUOTE ] What if you don't like the taste of beer? Is there an alternative? Sounds really good though. [/ QUOTE ] I honestly didn't think they tasted like beer. My parents are coming over and I'm making them for them on friday night. That will be the test, as neither of them drink, but they want to try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldksnarc Posted May 31, 2005 Report Share Posted May 31, 2005 Re: Bratwurst and Onions in Beer Same here. I've always boiled in beer and onions and then serve with kraut and spicy mustard. Talk later - gotta go to the store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andrea Posted June 1, 2005 Report Share Posted June 1, 2005 Re: Bratwurst and Onions in Beer Went to the store last night to pick some of these "brats" but there weren't any. Would they be called something different down south??? They had tons of keilbasa and polish sausage?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted June 1, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2005 Re: Bratwurst and Onions in Beer The brand I buy id johnsonville. Just says Johnsonville Brats on the package. Johnsonville Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted June 2, 2005 Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 Re: Bratwurst and Onions in Beer Sure that is good, but you are doing a couple things wrong bud. First, don't use Johnsonville Brats. Go to a meat market and get real ones. 2nd, that recipie is weak. I'd tell you mine, but I might have to kill ya. I'd maybe send it to ya in a PM, but you'd have to swear that another sole won't be told. Unless of course you don't like spicy foods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted June 2, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 Re: Bratwurst and Onions in Beer [ QUOTE ] You guys are killin me. i am starvin and in iraq where there are no brats here!!!!!! [/ QUOTE ] Wish there was a way I could send you a bunch, with all the fixin's. You guys deserve that and much more. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redryder Posted June 4, 2005 Report Share Posted June 4, 2005 Re: Bratwurst and Onions in Beer Got the brats cooking right now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lil hunter Posted June 5, 2005 Report Share Posted June 5, 2005 Re: Bratwurst and Onions in Beer what if you don't like the taste of brats?? lol. My answer: through some hot dgos on the grill(n thats what i do, anytime i'm grillin brats for my parents) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted June 5, 2005 Report Share Posted June 5, 2005 Re: Bratwurst and Onions in Beer My hunting buddy and I are planning to make some brats in the near future. The store has pork loin on sale so we are stocking up. Cooked in beer then browned on the grill is classic brat cookin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted June 6, 2005 Report Share Posted June 6, 2005 Re: Bratwurst and Onions in Beer [ QUOTE ] near my house there is a guy who makes deer brats. those are freakin awesome. anyone else have anyone that does that? [/ QUOTE ] Yep, I love them. Get mine made at Hickory Nutz in Medford, Wi. Awesome. The rest of the family will only eat Johnsonville. I made them Saturday night! Gotta have the kraut, too Huntin Girl, if you buy brats, just buy to original Johnsonville...not the beer or cheese ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bow Hunter Derek Posted June 6, 2005 Report Share Posted June 6, 2005 Re: Bratwurst and Onions in Beer Boilling them in beer is the only way to do it. I just had some venison ones boiled in beer the other day. Great eats! I DO NOT recommend doing what a friend of mine did on a dare. We cooked the brats in beer. He took some of the beer and poured it into a cup, set it in the fridge, and yes ... drank it when it had cooled. Now to make this even more disgusting, since the brats were a pork product, some of the remaining grease had floated to the top of the cup of beer and turned to a gel like consistancy as it cooled. Yes, he drank that too. Needless to say, he did not keep it down for very long. Kids ... throw the brat beer out after cooking the brats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andrea Posted June 9, 2005 Report Share Posted June 9, 2005 Re: Bratwurst and Onions in Beer Ok...I tried this last night. First time I've ever had bratwurst. I must say, it smelled pretty good while cooking. However...it just wasn't spicy enough for me. I am going to try the "hot" version this weekend while we are trapped at home riding out this stupid tropical storm Arlene. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted June 9, 2005 Report Share Posted June 9, 2005 Re: Bratwurst and Onions in Beer I make my own deer brats, use beer instead of water when mixing the spices. I started cooking them like you guys are talking about, but on my grill, MMMMM< MMMMMMMM is all I have to say! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andrea Posted June 9, 2005 Report Share Posted June 9, 2005 Re: Bratwurst and Onions in Beer I boiled them in the beer and onions then put them on the grill. Just not spicy enough. Think I'll try polish sausage too. Now I'm hungry...time to go to lunch!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted June 9, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2005 Re: Bratwurst and Onions in Beer [ QUOTE ] I boiled them in the beer and onions then put them on the grill. Just not spicy enough. Think I'll try polish sausage too. Now I'm hungry...time to go to lunch!!!!!!!! [/ QUOTE ] huntin_girl...Last time I made them, I added 2 heaping tablespoons of minced garlic, chili powder, and crushed red pepper to the mix as they were simmering. Definately added a little spice to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvDog Posted June 11, 2005 Report Share Posted June 11, 2005 Re: Bratwurst and Onions in Beer I don't like the taste of beer but occasionally, when I'm cooking out, I'll put one of those disposable aluminum pans (maybe 9x4x4 deep) on the top rack with some cut up onions and green peppers and pour in a can of beer. After I grill the sausages, I'll put them in the beer hottub while I finish grilling everything else. Keeps them hot and juicy! Man! I think I need to go pick up some grillin' meat! Gettin' hungry... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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