Name: Smoke Chops Perfect Bratwurst
Ingredients: 12 brats; 24 ounces of beer (Pilsner or ale); 1 white or spanish onion, sliced; 2 jalapeños sliced in half with seeds; ½ teaspoon of salt; ½ teaspoon of pepper; ½ teaspoon of granulated garlic; ½ teaspoon ground caraway seeds; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage; 4 cups of ice (used to cool brine, if needed)

Ingredients

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12 brats
24 ounces of beer (Pilsner or ale)
1 white or spanish onion, sliced
2 jalapeños sliced in half with seeds
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1/2 teaspoon of pepper
1/2 teaspoon of granulated garlic
1/2 teaspoon ground caraway seeds
2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
4 cups of ice (used to cool brine, if needed)

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Instructions

Create the brine by combining beer, onion, sliced jalapenos, salt, pepper, garlic, caraway seeds, and sage.
Bring to a boil and then cool by pouring brine over ice.
When brine is room-temperature, add brats and soak for 3-12 hours.
Pour brats and beer mixture into a pot, season with a pinch of salt and bring to a boil, then let simmer for 5-8 minutes.
When the brats are finished boiling, remove brats and discard brine.
Place the brats on the grill and let the casings get to desired color, turning twice. Cook on the grill for 5-8 minutes at 400-450 F, turning as needed until done.
In the final few minutes of cooking, place your buns on the grill to toast.

Author: Smoke Chops