Brined Bratwurst Recipe
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Brined Bratwurst

"This is a simple dish using fresh bratwurst, onions, and balsamic vinegar. It has a nice tangy flavor, and is excellent served in crusty bread and topped with spicy mustard. My other favorite way is to serve with a side of greens and potatoes."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (25)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 5 Bratwurst
 

Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion, cut in strips
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 3 1/2 cups water
  • 5 fresh bratwurst links
  • 1 teaspoon butter or margarine

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, combine onion, balsamic vinegar, and water. Simmer over medium-low heat for 10 minutes. Place bratwurst in the simmering water; cover, and simmer 20 minutes. Be sure the water is only simmering, not boiling.
  2. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil grate.
  3. Remove the bratwurst, and drain liquid from pan. Add butter to the pan with the onions, and cook over low heat until onions are browned.
  4. Grill brats over high heat for 5 to 7 minutes, turning to brown on all sides. Serve with onions.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 343 | Total Fat: 28.2g | Cholesterol: 71mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2008 by Baby Potsticker   view full review
These were so good! I will definatly be making it again. The vinegar gives it great flavor. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2007 by Christina   view full review
Very delicious. With the cold weather creeping upon us, my BBQ has been standing cold for a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 8, 2008 by Eblueiz11   view full review
I was out of regular balsamic, so I used white balsamic vinegar, and apple cider vinegar. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 2, 2012 by AbeLincoln   view full review
Wow. We have never boiled our brats before grilling. Did not want the beer brats...fearful...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2010 by Amanda   view full review
We really liked this one. I think that honestly, good brats make this recipe. You can't just...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 20, 2010 by gapch1026   view full review
Been looking for a good way to prepare brats indoors - I made just slight changes to the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2010 by Shoppingbaby   view full review
very good! A nice change from serving brats on a bun with mustard and ketchup. I didn't have...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2009 by GINAH1   view full review
YUM! The balsamic vinegar really gave these brats a nice tang. It was too cold out to grill...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2009 by MommaMary   view full review
It's now a family favorite!! I added more onions, but thats due to everyone liking them, not...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2009 by MaidenMary   view full review
Mmmmmm.. I needed a new recipe for brats to spruce things up a bit:)

 

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