Beer Brats with Braised Red Cabbage
These Beer Brats with Braised Red Cabbage are everything you’ll ever want in a sausage. The brats are incredibly flavorful from being slowly steeped in beer, spices, and onions, and every bite of these brats is a complete explosion of flavor.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Keyword: Beer Brats
Servings: 5 people
Author: Susie Bulloch
- 1 pound fresh bratwursts
- 1 package bratwurst buns
- whole grain mustard
Braising Liquid
- 2 bottles dark German beer
- 3 inch piece fresh ginger sliced into coins
- 1 large yellow onion sliced
- 1 Tablespoon whole fennel seeds
- 1 Tablespoon whole coriander seeds
- 1 Tablespoon whole mustard seeds
- 1 Tablespoon whole celery seeds
Braised Cabbage
- 2 cups red cabbage thinly sliced
- 2 Tablespoons honey
- 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- kosher salt
- cracked black pepper
In a medium pot, combine the beer, onions, ginger, and whole seeds. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
Pierce the bratwursts all over with a fork and then gently slide them into the beer. Cover the pot, turn off the heat, and let the bratwursts cook for 15 minutes.
While the brats cook, prepare your grill for high heat direct grilling.
While your grill preheats, prepare your braised cabbage. Heat the olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Dump in the shredded cabbage and toss to coat in the oil. Season with the salt and pepper.
Strain 1/2 cup of the beer braising liquid and add it to the cabbage. Cook about 10 minutes until softened and stir in the honey and vinegar. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
Remove the bratwursts from the braising liquid and head out to the hot grill. Grill the sausages for about 2-3 minutes per side until the casings are crisp and browned.
Split the bratwurst buns and grill cut side down for about 30 seconds, until they are nice and toasty.
Slather each bun with some of the whole grain mustard, top with a crispy brat, and a pile of the braised red cabbage. Eat and enjoy!
Calories: 402kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 784mg | Potassium: 512mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 397IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 2mg