Braised Beer Brats and Sauerkraut

Big Green Egg

A special thank you to Frippers for supplying the Brats for this recipe.

PREP TIME

15 Minutes

EGG TEMP

400°F/204°C

COOK TIME

30 Minutes

SERVINGS

1-4

CORE INGREDIENT

Pork

Ingredients

4 bratwursts
12 oz. (343 g) sauerkraut
1 bottle of beer
4 buns
German-style mustard

Instructions

Step 1

Set your EGG up for direct cooking at 400°F/204°C with the cast iron skillet on the grid.

Step 2

Put bratwurst into the cast iron skillet, pour beer over the top and add the sauerkraut to the pan. Braise for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the liquid has reduced by half.

Step 3

Remove the bratwurst from the skillet and grill over direct heat until grill marks have appeared. Toast the buns on the grill.

Step 4

Once the bratwursts have the desired grill marks put them back into the skillet. Remove buns and the cast iron from the EGG. Smear mustard on each side of the bun and add brats, top with sauerkraut. Enjoy!

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