Beer Onions Recipes

BRATWURST AND ONIONS IN BEER

Steps:

• Prepare a charcoal grill.
• Combine the onions, beer, vinegar, salt, mustard seeds, celery seed, bay leaf, and black pepper in a 4-quart saucepan, bring to a simmer, and simmer gently over medium-low heat for 20 minutes.
• Add the bratwurst and simmer gently until cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Remove the bratwurst and set aside. Strain the poaching liquid reserving the onions. Let cool. Remove the bay leaf, add crushed red pepper, olive oil, and chopped fresh parsley. Set aside to use as a relish.
• Place the bratwurst on the grill and cook over medium-high until charred. Butter the rolls and toast on the grill just before serving.

BEER BATTERED ONION RINGS

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven heat oil to 350 degrees F.
• In a food processor combine sour cream, mayonnaise, sun-dried tomatoes, red bell peppers, lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 1 teaspoon salt, white wine and minced garlic, cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Cut onions 1/2-inch thick, remove dark exterior of onions, separate into rings and soak in buttermilk for 1 hour.
• Combine 1 cup of flour, remaining salt, pepper, and garlic, mix thoroughly. In a medium bowl combine beer and 1 cup of flour, mix thoroughly.
• Remove onion rings from buttermilk, shake off excess, dredge in flour, shake off excess, then dip in beer batter. Drop some onion rings in oil and continue process, being sure not to crowd rings as they will stick together. When golden, remove and let drain on paper towels.
• Garnish with Parmesan.

BEER BRAISED ONIONS

Steps:

• 1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the butter. Let the butter melt and then turn temperature down to medium-low heat.
• 2. Add onions and let cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender and translucent. Season with a little salt & pepper.
• 3. Slowly add the beer and cover the skillet. Let simmer for about 10 minutes.
• 4. Remove cover from skillet and cook an additional 5 minutes to allow some of the beer to evaporate.

BEER ONIONS

Steps:

• Melt butter in saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions and saute, stirring frequently, until tender, about 5-6 minutes. Add 3/4 cup beer, sugar, and salt. Cook until all the beer has been absorbed by the onions and they begin to brown slightly, about 18 minutes. Add the remaining 1/4 cup beer and bring to a simmer. Keep onions warm.

BEER BRAISED ONIONS

Steps:

• Slice the onions and put in a bowl with the rest of the ingredients and combine well.
• Spread the onion mix on a baking tray and cover.
• Cook in a moderate over 350 degrees F. for about 45 minutes or until soft stirring occasionally.