Simple Bratwurst Recipe

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Simple Bratwurst
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Ingredients:

  • 4 bratwursts ( johnsonville , none of that precooked usinger's. miller park does those wayyyyy better.)
  • 1 (12 oz) bottle beer (do not use coors, miller, miller
  • 1 cup sauerkraut ( we just use frank's)
  • 4 french rolls (not hoagie buns. these must be crunchy but not hard. turano's makes some great ones. if these cannot)

Directions:

  1. Place brats and beer in saucepan, making sure that the sausages are covered.
  2. Bring to a boil
  3. Reduce heat and simmer about 10 minutes or until the brats look done (they will be gray and foamy-bear with me!).
  4. In the meantime, you should fire up the grill. Charcoal, of course, is best but not always practical.
  5. Also in the meantime, take some aluminum foil and fold it into a packet.
  6. Remove sauerkraut from can/jar with a fork (thus preventing drainage needs) and place into packet. Seal TIGHTLY!
  7. Put brats and packet on grill (use indirect heat for sauerkraut packet, or place on a rack above grill-you know what I mean if you have one ;)).
  8. Grill, turning occasionally, about 8-10 minutes over medium high heat. I, personally, like mine with a nice black burnt crust, but I am odd. So go with what looks right. You want them brown and shiny with wee grill marks on them.
  9. During the last 2-3 minutes of cooking, place buns, slightly open, with opening down, on grill (again, indirect heat) to toast them.
  10. Serve with mustard and the sauerkraut. Thou shalt not eat thy brat with ketchup. 'Tis a mortal sin.
  11. Quaff the rest of the beer.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 398.1 Kcal (1667 kJ)
Calories from fat 235.53 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26.17g 40%
Cholesterol 62.9mg 21%
Sodium 1172.16mg 49%
Potassium 401.38mg 9%
Total Carbs 23.25g 8%
Sugars 0.71g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2.21g 9%
Protein 15.68g 31%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 9%
Iron 2.3mg 13%
Calcium 69.3mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 240.42 Kcal (1007 kJ)
Calories from fat 142.24 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.8g 40%
Cholesterol 37.99mg 21%
Sodium 707.88mg 49%
Potassium 242.4mg 9%
Total Carbs 14.04g 8%
Sugars 0.43g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1.33g 9%
Protein 9.47g 31%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 9%
Iron 1.4mg 13%
Calcium 41.9mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.7
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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