If you love these German sausages, make a bratwurst burger! Take the bratwurst meat from the casings to make burger patties, serving it up on a pretzel bun! Bratwurst is a particular type of sausage that originated in Germany – ‘brat’ means meat, and ‘wurst’ means sausage. All bratwursts are sausages, but not all sausages are bratwurst – so what sets this particular sausage apart? In terms of flavor, it can vary depending on the type you get, but it often has salt, pepper, caraway seeds, nutmeg, garlic, coriander, allspice, or marjoram. It’s often made with pork, however sometimes you’ll find it made with veal or beef, too. Bratwurst is savory with hints of spices, adding depth and complexity. When it cooks, the outside crisps up and the inside is tender and juicy.
Bratwurst sausages: Juicy and tender inside with a crisp coating, you’ll find bratwurst sausages at your supermarket of local butcher. Other ingredients: Butter, apple juice, onion, sauerkraut, red baking apple, and fresh parsley. Mashed potatoes: potatoes, salt and pepper, butter, and whipping cream.
Simply start by poking your bratwurst with a fork a few times each, creating little holes that let the beer to seep into. Pour a few cans of beer into a pot then let it heat up. Add the bratwurst in, letting them simmer in the beer, then use tongs to retrieve them and place them on the grill so they crisp up. When it comes time to pick your brew, you might be wondering which can to reach for. A classic lager is a go-to choice, but you can get creative with any other beers you may fancy – it doesn’t have to be a beer that you love drinking, either, as the beer flavor will be more subtle. Pilsners and amber ales work like a charm, too. If beer brats sound appetizing to you but you want to skip a step, look for pre-made beer brats that have been prepared with the beer flavor already infused – easy! Change up the potato and make a grilled potato salad, shoestring fries, or duchess potatoes instead. Or, for a lighter version, cauliflower mash! Finish it off by having some healthy apple crisp or apple banana bread for dessert!
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