How to cook Bratwurst?

Question

I bought some of the Kosher-brand decent quality bratwurst, and was wondering what is the best way to cook it?

Thanks!

Answer 1

Well, I used to cook them on the George Foreman, but a few weeks back I watched a Paula Deen special on tailgating foods with her son Bobby & decided to try their recipe.......Pierce brazt with a fork. In large cook pot add 4 cups beer, 1 sweet onion - thinly sliced, 1 red pepper sliced, 2 cloves garlic minced & a little butter. Bring to a boil, then add bratz & simmer for about 20 minutes. Drain juice & serve on hoagie buns with cooked veggies & spicy mustard......Yummy!

Answer 2

Tortilla Wrapped Bratwurst with Mustard Sauce:

Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 12 servings

For the mustard sauce:
1 cup milk
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 bay leaf
3 whole cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/2 teaspoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
Salt and freshly ground white pepper
2 tablespoons stone-ground mustard
For the bratwursts wrapped in tortillas:
12 (9-inch) flour tortillas
1/4 pound sliced American cheese
12 bratwursts

Combine the milk, onion, bay leaf, cloves and nutmeg in a heavy-gauge, non-corrosive saucepan over medium heat. In a separate pan create a roux by cooking the butter and flour for a few minutes, stirring continuously, without browning, until it emits a nutty aroma. Remove from the heat. When the milk is fairly hot, pour a small amount of it into the cooled down roux, stirring until the milk is thoroughly blended. Return this to the remaining milk, and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and season, to taste, with salt and white pepper. Whisk in mustard and cover with a piece of plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming.
Heat the grill to medium heat. Prepare the tortillas by laying 1 or 2 slices of cheese on top of each and set aside briefly. Slowly cook the bratwurst over medium heat, turning as needed to prevent them from getting charred. (They tend to split when the heat is too high.) When they are browned and cooked through, which takes 10 to 15 minutes, transfer them to the cheese lined tortillas, and roll up the bratwursts so that the cheese will melt and hold everything together. Place the rolled bratwursts in a skillet over medium heat, allowing the tortillas to toast slightly. Serve with mustard sauce.

Answer 3

Simmer the brats in beer until they are just done, along with some sliced onions, if you wish. When done, the brats can be eaten as is or patted dry and then grilled just a minute or 2 on each side until the grill flavor has enhanced the beer flavor.

Good luck!

Answer 4

I find that the best way is to parboil or simmer them for a bit til they turn a lighter color and swell up (plump). Then put them on the grill, turning frequently and get them nice and brown. Cut into the middle of one to check and make sure they are cooked through thoroughly, but do not over grill them. You want them juicy. Not dried out and tough.
Happy eating!

Answer 5

What I do is I boil it in water until it is fully cooked. Then I put it on a grill to get the grilled flavor/color. or if it is too cold outside for a grill I finish it on the stove. I find doing it this way the inside is done without the outside being burnt to a crisp!

Answer 6

The only good ways are broiled ( NOT boiled.) And grilled. Just my opinion. I have had them boiled in beer and thought they were ok. Baked with sauerkraut is a very Bavarian way and is good too if you like kraut. I do.

Answer 7

Method A
Boil the brats in beer and chopped onions until the skin starts to split.
Toss the brats on the grill.
Method B
Slowly heat up the brats in beer until they are very plump.
Throw the brats on the grill.