Beer Bratwurst with Caramelized Onions
A recipe for Beer Bratwurst with Caramelized Onions! Sausages are simmered in a spiced beer caramelized onion mixture, then assembled on bread with shredded Gruyère cheese for quite the comforting meal.
Servings 4 Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) unsalted butter
- 4 raw bratwurst sausages
- 2 onions peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic peeled and minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups (355 milliltiers) good quality beer
- 4 ounces (113 grams) Gruyere cheese shredded
- German mustard for serving
- 4 pretzel or hot dog buns
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Once heated, add the sausages and cook until golden brown on each side. Do not cook through. Once golden, remove to a plate and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium low and add the sliced onions. If needed, add a little more butter. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and caramelized. Adjust heat between medium and low as needed to caramelize the onions without burning.
- Add the garlic and cook just until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Stir in the fresh thyme, salt, paprika, and black pepper.
- Pour in the beer, scraping any browned pieces that have stuck to the bottom of the pan.
- Gently add the sausages back into the pan with the beer. Increase heat to medium.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until the sausages are cooked through and the beer has reduced, about 15 minutes.
- Slice the hoagie or hot dog buns in half lengthwise if not precut. Spread the mustard on one inner side.
- Add a bratwurst and top with caramelized onions and shredded cheese. Repeat with remaining ingredients to make four sandwiches.
- Arrange the sandwiches on a baking sheet and place under the broiler. Cook until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve immediately.