Grilled Beef Brats Sauerkraut (Print Version)
Savory grilled beef brats paired with tangy sauerkraut and robust mustard in soft buns.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 4 beef bratwurst sausages
→ Bread
02 - 4 brat or hot dog buns
→ Toppings
03 - 1 1/2 cups sauerkraut, drained
04 - 4 tablespoons whole grain or spicy brown mustard
05 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
→ Garnishes
06 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
→ Condiments
07 - Butter or oil, for toasting buns
# Steps:
01 - Preheat grill to medium heat, approximately 350°F.
02 - Place beef bratwursts on the grill. Cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and heated through, approximately 12-15 minutes.
03 - Lightly brush the inside of buns with butter or oil and toast cut-side down on the grill for 1-2 minutes until golden.
04 - Warm sauerkraut in a small saucepan over low heat or in microwave-safe dish until heated through.
05 - Place each grilled bratwurst in a toasted bun. Top generously with sauerkraut and 1 tablespoon mustard. Add sliced red onion and parsley if desired.
06 - Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The way the bratwurst skin snaps when you bite into it is pure satisfaction
- Sauerkraut adds bright tang that cuts through the rich beef perfectly
- Whole grain mustard brings a gentle heat that lingers
- Ready in under 30 minutes but tastes like you fussed all day
02 -
- Rushing the grill time leads to burnt outsides and raw centers so take the full 15 minutes
- Room temperature brats cook more evenly than cold ones straight from the fridge
- Letting sausages rest for 2 minutes after grilling keeps the juices inside where they belong
03 -
- Start brats over indirect heat then finish over direct heat for crispy skins
- Never pierce the casing or you lose all the flavorful juices inside