Beer Braised Bratwurst
Serving Size:6|Prep Time:10minutes|Cook Time:15minutes
Directions
  1. Add 1 teaspoon of the oil to a 12-inch skillet over medium high heat. Put the brats in the hot pan and cook until browned, turning occasionally. About 5 minutes. Remove the brats and set aside.
  2. Add the additional teaspoon of oil to the skillet followed by the onion and fennel root. Sauté until soft and lightly caramelized.
  3. Sprinkle the salt and mustard seed over the onion and fennel. Stir briefly then return the brats to the skillet with any accumulated juices.
  4. Add the beer and bring to a low simmer. Cover the skillet and cook until the brats reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit, about 10 minutes.
  5. Sprinkle fresh dill and fennel fronds over sausages if desired.
Chef’s Narrative
Beer braising plus aromatics gives these meaty, mild sausages an extra flavor dimension. Serve alongside creamy potato salad or coleslaw.
Recipe Substitutions
Ingredients
  • 2teaspoonsneutral oil, divided
  • 66oz Silver Sage Farms Bratwurst
  • 2cupsthinly sliced yellow onion
  • 1cupchopped fennel root
  • ½teaspoonkosher salt
  • 1teaspoonwhole mustard seed
  • 16ouncesGerman style Pilsner
  • 1tablespoonchopped fresh dill (optional)
  • 1tablespoonchopped fennel fronds (optional)
AllergensNone