Town Talk Diner Brat Burger Recipes

PACKER BRATS

Steps:

• Pierce the brat casing multiple times with a fork prior to boiling.
• In a large pasta pot, add beer. Add onion and garlic. Bring to a boil. Add brats. Allow beer to come back to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat.
• Remove brats from beer, pat dry and grill, turning frequently, until brats are browned all over, about 8 to 10 minutes.
• To serve brats "Classic Style", serve 2 brats each on round, hard rolls with Buttered Kraut and brown mustard.
• To serve brats "Stadium Style", serve 1 brat on a brat or hoagie pun with ketchup, mustard, onion and Buttered Kraut.
• Place sauerkraut in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat (this can also be done in a saucepan on the grill while grilling the brats). Add beer and cook until liquid is almost completely reduced. Add butter, cook, stirring frequently, until butter is melted and absorbs into the kraut, about 5 to 10 minutes.

BRATWURST BURGERS WITH BRAISED ONIONS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and peppers; cook and stir 5 minutes. Stir in beer. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until vegetables are tender and liquid is almost evaporated, 15-20 minutes. Remove and keep warm., In a small bowl, combine beef and bratwurst, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 3/4-in.-thick patties., In a shallow bowl, mix egg and milk. Place bread crumbs in a separate shallow bowl. Dip patties in egg mixture, then roll in crumb mixture to coat., In the same skillet over medium heat, cook burgers until a thermometer reads 160° for medium doneness and juices run clear, 3-4 minutes on each side; top with cheese during the last 1-2 minutes of cooking. Serve burgers on buns with mustard and onion mixture.

MANGALITSA BRAT BURGER

Steps:

• For the brat seasoning: Stir together the garlic, salt, red pepper flakes if using, white pepper, marjoram, allspice, mace, nutmeg and ginger in a large bowl.
• For the pork: Preheat a grill to medium heat.
• Add the ground pork and 2 tablespoons cold water to the bowl with the brat seasoning. Mix together until well blended. Form into 6 patties. Grill for 5 minutes on each side.
• For the spread: Combine the honey, mayonnaise, cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Stir until smooth.
• To assemble the sandwich: Place the patties on the buns, top with some cabbage and onions, and then smother with some of the spread.