Grilled Bratwurst with German Potato Salad Recipe

Name: Grilled Bratwurst with German Potato Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cans beer, 12 ounces each; 1 1/2 pounds Bratwurst sausage links (2 to 3-ounce links); 2 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and medium diced; Salt; 6 ounces raw bacon, chopped; 1 cup chopped onions; Freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 to 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar; 1/4 cup whole grain mustard; 4 hard-boiled eggs, sliced; 1/4 cup chopped green onions; Drizzle vegetable oil; 12 slices or 6 rolls, dark bread, warm; Crock whole grain mustard

Servings: persons

4 cans beer, 12 ounces each
1 1/2 pounds Bratwurst sausage links (2 to 3-ounce links)
2 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and medium diced
Salt
6 ounces raw bacon, chopped
1 cup chopped onions
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 to 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup whole grain mustard
4 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
1/4 cup chopped green onions
Drizzle vegetable oil
12 slices or 6 rolls, dark bread, warm
Crock whole grain mustard

1
In a saucepan, over medium heat, bring the beer up to a simmer.
2
Add the sausages and cook until plump, about 4 to 6 minutes.
3
Preheat the grill.
4
In a saucepan, over medium heat, cook the potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes.
5
Remove and drain well.
6
Keep warm.
7
In a saute pan, over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy.
8
Add the onions.
9
Season with black pepper.
10
Saute for 1 minute.
11
Remove from the heat.
12
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked potatoes, crispy bacon/onions with fat, vinegar, to taste, mustard, eggs, and green onions.
13
Season with salt and pepper.
14
Mix well.
15
Using the back of a spoon, mash the mixture together.
16
The salad should be well blended but with some lumps.
17
Lightly brush the sausages with oil.
18
Place on the grill and cook for a couple of minutes on each side.
19
Remove the sausages from the grill.
20
Mound the potato salad in the center of each serving plate.
21
Lay the sausages next to the salad.
22
Garnish with parsley.
23
Serve with the brown bread and mustard.

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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: 4 cans beer, 12 ounces each, 1 1/2 pounds Bratwurst sausage links (2 to 3-ounce links), 2 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and medium diced, Salt, and more.

Yes, Grilled Bratwurst with German Potato Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Grilled Bratwurst with German Potato Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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