Grilled Beef Brats Sauerkraut (Printable)
Juicy grilled beef sausages served with tangy sauerkraut and mustard in soft buns.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 4 beef bratwurst sausages
→ Bread
02 - 4 brat or hot dog buns
→ Toppings
03 - 1 1/2 cups sauerkraut, drained
04 - 4 tablespoons whole grain or spicy brown mustard
05 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
→ Garnishes
06 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
→ Condiments
07 - Butter or oil, for toasting buns
# Directions:
01 - Preheat grill to medium heat, approximately 350°F.
02 - Place beef bratwursts on the grill. Cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and heated through, approximately 12-15 minutes.
03 - Lightly brush the inside of the buns with butter or oil and toast them cut-side down on the grill until golden, about 2 minutes.
04 - Warm the sauerkraut in a small saucepan over low heat or in the microwave until heated through.
05 - Place each grilled bratwurst in a toasted bun. Top generously with sauerkraut and a tablespoon of mustard. Add sliced red onion and parsley if desired.
06 - Serve immediately while hot.
# Cooking Tips:
01 -
- The beef brats stay incredibly juicy while getting that perfectly charred exterior that makes grilled food so addictive
- Sauerkraut adds this bright tangy crunch that cuts through the rich meat and balances every single bite
- Mustard is the secret weapon that ties everything together with its sharp heat and subtle sweetness
02 -
- I once rushed the grilling process and ended up with brats that were charred outside but still raw in the middle so take your time with medium heat
- Buttering the buns seemed unnecessary until I tried it and realized it transforms the whole texture experience
03 -
- Never cut into your brats to check if theyre done or all those juices will escape and leave you with dry meat
- Let the brats rest for a minute or two after grilling so the juices redistribute evenly throughout