Grilled Beef Brats Sauerkraut (Printer-Friendly)
Juicy grilled beef sausages with tangy sauerkraut and mustard, served in toasted buns for a classic meal.
# 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
# How to Make It:
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. Toast cut-side down on the grill for 1-2 minutes until golden.
04 - Heat sauerkraut in a small saucepan over low heat or in microwave until warmed through.
05 - Place each grilled bratwurst in a toasted bun. Top generously with sauerkraut and 1 tablespoon of mustard. Add sliced red onion and parsley if desired.
06 - Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The combination of charred beef, tangy kraut, and sharp mustard hits every single craving at once
- Takes less than 30 minutes from fridge to plate but tastes like you spent all day planning it
- Crowd-pleasing comfort food that somehow feels fancy and completely casual simultaneously
02 -
- High direct heat will burn the outside before the inside cooks through, so patience pays off
- Letting the brats rest for a minute after grilling keeps all those juices inside where they belong
03 -
- Start brats over indirect heat to cook through, then finish over direct heat for that perfect crispy exterior
- Room temperature sausages grill more evenly than cold ones straight from the fridge