Beer Brats Recipe
* 10 uncooked bratwurst links
* 1/4 cup butter
* 1 large onion, halved and cut into thin slices
* 2 bottles (12-ounce size) dark German beer
* 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
* 2 tablespoons vinegar
* 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
* 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
* 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
* 10 hoagie buns, bratwurst buns or other crusty rolls, split
and toasted
Directions:
1. Pierce brats with fork.
2. Place medium-hot coals around drip pan. Test for
medium heat above pan.
3. Place brats on grill rack over drip pan.
4. Cover; grill 20 to 30 minutes or until instant-read
thermometer inserted into bratwurst registers 160°, turning
once halfway through grilling time.
5. In a Dutch oven, melt butter.
6. Add onion; cook and stir about 5 minutes or until
tender.
7. Add beer, brown sugar, vinegar, caraway seeds, thyme
and Worcestershire.
8. Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
9. Place brats in beer mixture; keep warm until
serving time.
10. To serve, place brats in bun. Using a slotted spoon,
top with cooked onion slices.
Makes: 10 servings
