Friday August 25, 2006

a FAN FAVORITE... BEER BRATS!!!!

ok so i may be gone for a few days, so i decided to post 4 on here until i get back on sunday. i hope to have at least 10 up before the first game so people can have some to choose from.... If they wish.

ok beer brats, i am sure you have had them, and i am sure everyone has their own way of doing it.

i prefer the dutchoven method. now, if you do not own a dutch oven DO NOT FRET! these will do jsut fine in a big pot, or any iron skillet(you can even use tin foil for a lid you you do not have one)

this particualr recipe calls for 12 brats, and the converstion of the recipe is very easy if you need more or less.

12 Brats (any kind will do, just pick out your favorite)
6 pack of beer

***depending on how big your pot is, you may need more or less. you just need enought beer to cover the brats also, I prefer Shiner Bock to cook with. it has a nice flavor when it penetrates the food.***

2 small vidalia onions (for a little less sweetness from the onion, use one medium yellow onion)

1/2 a stick of butter (sweet cream not salted)

place brats, onions and butter in a pot and cover with beer. Feel free to open and consume your favorite beer at this time. bring this mixture to a boil, and then reduce to a simmer(small continuous bubbles around the rim of the pot). cook the brats until they are done, then grill them until golden brown.

make sure the grill is hot when you place the brats on to get nice grill marks.

place back int he beer mixture until ready to serve.

serve on a bun with sauerkraut, mustard, ketchup and with any side items (i will post some sides later on)