Beer Braised Bratwursts With Onion Recipe

Ingredients for Beer Braised Bratwursts With Onion

• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• Caraway Seed
• Unsalted Butter
• 12 bratwursts (approximately 3 lbs total)
• White Onions
• Brown Ale
• 6 hoagie rolls
• Sweet Hot Mustard

How to Make Beer Braised Bratwursts With Onion

1. In a small resealable bag, crush 1 teaspoon mustard seeds and 1 teaspoon caraway seeds using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
2. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a Dutch oven or large, heavy-bottomed pot with a tight-fitting lid over medium heat.
3. Add 6 bratwursts (about 1.5 lbs total) to the pot and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes.
4. Remove bratwursts to a plate and repeat with the remaining 6 bratwursts.
5. Reduce heat to low. Add the crushed seed mixture and 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
6. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are softened and caramelized, about 30 minutes.
7. Return the bratwursts to the pot, nestling them in the onions. Add any accumulated juices from the plate.
8. Pour in 12 ounces of your favorite beer (such as a lager or pilsner). Bring to a simmer, cover, and braise for 30 minutes, turning the bratwursts once halfway through.
9. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
10. While the bratwursts braise, toast your hoagie rolls. Spread 1 1/2 tablespoons of mustard on each roll.
11. Place a bratwurst in each bun and top generously with the caramelized onions.