Beer-Bathed Charcoal-Grilled Bratwurst with German Sides

Ingredients

- 8 bratwurst sausages
- 2 cups bratwurst broth
- 4 cups water
- Aromatics: 2 bay leaves, 10 whole black peppercorns, 3 cloves of garlic, crushed
- 1 cup light beer (pale lager or pilsner)
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup spicy German mustard
- 4 cups potato salad
- 4 cups cooked sauerkraut

Instructions

1. Prepare the Grill
    a. Light a charcoal grill, ensuring an even bed of coals to provide consistent heat.
    b. Let it heat until the coals are ash-white and glowing, approximately PT15M (15 minutes).

2. Beer Bath Preparation
    a. In a large saucepan, combine bratwurst broth and water over medium heat.
    b. Add the aromatics: bay leaves, peppercorns, and crushed garlic.
    c. Gently bring the mixture to a simmer, allowing flavors to meld, about PT5M (5 minutes).
    d. Stir in the beer and sliced onions, simmering for an additional PT10M (10 minutes).

3. Infuse the Bratwurst
    a. Submerge the bratwurst in the simmering beer bath.
    b. Allow to simmer gently for PT10M (10 minutes), ensuring thorough infusion of flavors.

4. Grill the Bratwurst
    a. Remove bratwurst from the beer bath, shaking off excess liquid.
    b. Place on the hot grill directly over the coals.
    c. Grill for PT10M (10 minutes), turning occasionally until the surface is nicely charred and crisped.

5. Serve with German Sides
    a. Arrange grilled bratwurst on a serving platter.
    b. Drizzle with spicy German mustard.
    c. Serve alongside potato salad and warmed cooked sauerkraut.
    d. Optionally, garnish with the cooked onions for additional flavor.

Total Time

PT50M
50 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Bratwurst, Charcoal Grill, Beer Bath, German Cuisine, Potato Salad, Sauerkraut, Dinner, Spicy Mustard, Grilling Recipe, Aromatic

Recipe Yield

Serves 4 adults

Calories

Approximately 1600 calories for the entire dish.

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