German Bratwurst Method

The traditional method of preparing bratwurst is to simmer them in butter, onion, and ale and then finish them on the grill.

Ingredients:

• 4 bratwurst links

• 1 onion

• 1 bottle german ale

• A hunk of butter

• A pinch of salt

Directions:

1. Melt butter in a cast iron skillet

2. Add onions and cook 5-10 minutes until they start to soften and turn translucent

3. Season onions with a pinch of salt

4. Add brats and ale and simmer gently for 30 minutes

5. Remove brats to a preheated grill for 2-4 minutes per side

6. Serve on a bun or a bed of potatoes with the cooked onions, sauerkraut, and some stone-ground mustard