Bears Brat Recipe

Name: Bears Brat
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and thinly sliced; 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced; 2 cans lager beer, such as Pabst Blue Ribbon; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 8 fresh bratwursts; 8 fresh hot dog buns, toasted; Beer Cheese Sauce, recipe follows; 2 cups sauerkraut, drained; Dijon mustard, for topping; 1 to 2 tablespoons pickled jalapenos, chopped; 12 ounces pasteurized cheese product, cubed, such as Velveeta; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1/2 cup reserved beer braising liquid, plus more as needed

Servings: persons

3 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and thinly sliced
1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
2 cans lager beer, such as Pabst Blue Ribbon
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8 fresh bratwursts
8 fresh hot dog buns, toasted
Beer Cheese Sauce, recipe follows
2 cups sauerkraut, drained
Dijon mustard, for topping
1 to 2 tablespoons pickled jalapenos, chopped
12 ounces pasteurized cheese product, cubed, such as Velveeta
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup reserved beer braising liquid, plus more as needed

1
Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
2
Add the apples, onions, beer salt and pepper in a medium pot or Dutch oven.
3
Simmer until the apples and onions soften, a few minutes.
4
Add in the brats and simmer until cooked through, about 10 minutes, turning once.
5
Remove the brats from the liquid and reserve the beer braising liquid.
6
Brown the brats on the grill, covering with a metal bowl if using a grill pan, until you get nice grill marks on all sides, 5 to 6 minutes.
7
Place the brats on the buns and drizzle with some of the Beer Cheese Sauce.
8
Top with the sauerkraut, some mustard and the jalapenos.
9
Add the cheese and mustard to a medium saucepan over medium heat.
10
Stir until melted and smooth.
11
Add the beer braising liquid and stir to combine.
12
Add more braising liquid if the sauce is too thick; the sauce should be velvety.

386

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and thinly sliced, 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced, 2 cans lager beer, such as Pabst Blue Ribbon, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Bears Brat falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Bears Brat

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Variations & substitutions

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