Midwestern Grilled Bratwurst Sandwiches With Caraway Sauerkraut Recipes

BRATWURST AND SAUERKRAUT SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat.
• Add the butter, then the brats.
• Brown on all sides, then remove and set aside.
• Reduce heat to medium.
• Add the onions and sauté until lightly browned, about 10 minutes, stirring often.
• Add the apples and toss until lightly golden.
• Add the sauerkraut, brats and beer.
• Stir in the caraway, thyme and pepper along with the water.
• Cover and simmer over medium-low heat until the brats are cooked through and the sauerkraut is tender, about 30 minutes.
• If necessary, remove the lid and cook further to remove excess moisture.
• To serve, spread mustard in each roll.
• Add a brat and top with some sauerkraut.

BREWED BRAT SANDWICHES WITH CARAWAY KRAUT

Steps:

• To prepare marinade:
• Combine beer, onion, mustard, caraway seeds and coriander in large saucepan.
• Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.
• Add bratwursts; simmer, covered, 15 minutes.
• Remove from heat.
• Leave brats in marinade.
• Heat grill to high.
• To prepare kraut:
• Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat.
• Stir in onion and caraway seeds; cook until onion turns translucent, about 3 minutes.
• Stir in mustard, sauerkraut and pepper to taste.
• Reduce heat to low; cover, keep warm.
• To prepare sandwiches:
• Drain brats; discard marinade.
• Halve brats lengthwise; cut halves in half crosswise.
• Grill brat pieces uncovered until browned but still juicy, about 2 minutes per side.
• Toast rolls, cut-side down, on edge of grill, about 30 seconds.
• To assemble each sandwich, coat both sides of toasted roll with mustard.
• On bottom roll, add slice of cheese, 6 brat pieces and large dollop kraut; sprinkle dill pickle on top.
• Close with top roll; push roll down to mingle juices and ingredients.