Big Ol' Beer Brat Sub Recipe

Name: Big Ol' Beer Brat Sub
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 12 -ounce cans lager or pilsner beer; 3 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced; 1 onion, sliced; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 4 fresh bratwurst sausages; 6 ounces Velveeta, cubed; 1 tablespoon chopped pickled jalapenos; 2 teaspoons dijon mustard; 1 24 -inch baguette; 2 cups sauerkraut, drained

Servings: persons

1
Preheat a grill to medium high.
2
Combine the beer, apples, onion, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
3
Add the brats and simmer, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes.
4
Strain the brats, reserving 1 cup of the poaching liquid.
5
Brown the poached brats on the grill, turning, 5 to 6 minutes.
6
Make the beer-cheese sauce: Combine the Velveeta, 3/4 cup of the reserved poaching liquid, the pickled jalapenos and mustard in a small saucepan over low heat.
7
Cook, stirring constantly, until melted and combined.
8
Add more poaching liquid if you want to thin the sauce.
9
Keep warm.
10
Sandwich build: Split the baguette in half lengthwise and lightly toast on the grill.
11
Halve the brats lengthwise and layer them on the baguette bottom.
12
Top with the sauerkraut, a drizzle of the beer-cheese sauce and the baguette top.
13
Cut into individual sandwiches and serve with the remaining beer-cheese sauce.
14
Photograph by Kang Kim

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 12 -ounce cans lager or pilsner beer, 3 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced, 1 onion, sliced, Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, and more.

Yes, Big Ol' Beer Brat Sub 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.

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Big Ol' Beer Brat Sub

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