Bratwurst Cooked in Beer With Smothered Cabbage

Name: Bratwurst Cooked in Beer With Smothered Cabbage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 links fresh bratwursts; 36 ounces beer; 8 ounces bacon, chopped; 2 cups onions, julienned; fresh ground black pepper; 1 small head of cabbage, cored and shredded; salt; 2 tablespoons garlic, chopped; ½ cup whole grain mustard; 8 hot dog buns

Servings: persons

1
Place beer in saucepan over medium heat and bring to boil.
2
Add sausages and cook for 10 minutes or until throughly done.
3
Remove sausages from the liquid, and reserve the liquid.
4
In a large saute pan over medium heat render the bacon until crispy (about 6 - 8 minutes).
5
Remove bacon and set aside.
6
Discard all the bacon fat except for 1/4 cup.
7
Place 1/4 cup of the bacon fat back in the saute pan and add the onions.
8
Season with black pepper.
9
Saute for 2 - 3 minutes or until tender.
10
Add the cabbage.
11
Season with salt and pepper.
12
Saute for 4 more minutes or until the cabbage is tender.
13
Stir in garlic, mustard and 2 cups of the liquid from the sausages.
14
Bring liquid to a simmer and cook for 8 - 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
15
Reseason with salt and pepper.
16
Place sausages in pan and cook for 2 minutes on each side.
17
Serve sausage on top of a hot dog bun, smother with cabbage.

386

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 links fresh bratwursts, 36 ounces beer, 8 ounces bacon, chopped, 2 cups onions, julienned, and more.

Yes, Bratwurst Cooked in Beer With Smothered Cabbage falls under the Meat & Poultry 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!