Hot Brat Sliders

I ran across this recipe in the September 2010 issue of Chile Pepper magazine.


The best part about these (other than being great for gameday) is the beer sauce. It's really good. And the sauteed onions rock too!

Makes: 4 sandwiches
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Printable Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 uncooked bratwurst links
• 4 hard mini rolls, sliced
• 1 T olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
• 2 t red wine vinegar
• 1 t sugar
• 2 cups beers (use a full-flavored beer)
• 1 T brown mustard
• 1 t hot sauce (or more)
• mayonnaise and ketchup, as desired

1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and onions and cook 3-4 minutes.

2. Add the red vine vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper to taste, and cook 4-6 minutes more, until the onions are browned.

3. Remove onions and add beer to skillet.

4. Poke several small holes in the bratwurst and add to skillet. Simmer for 8-10 minutes, turning often.

5. Remove brats and cut in halves. Place on preheated hot grill and cook 2-3 minutes per side until done. Place the buns on the grill and toast lightly.

6. Bring beer mixture that was left in the skillet to a boil then reduce to a simmer and add the mustard and hot sauce. Reduce until thickened.

7. To assemble brats, top each bun bottom with mayo and ketchup. Add split (and cut) brats, and top with the onions and beer sauce. Place a little mayo on the top buns. Enjoy!