Ingredients

• 10 uncooked bratwurst links
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 large onion, halved and cut into thin slices
• 2 12 ounce bottle or cans dark German beer
• 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 10 hoagie buns, bratwurst buns, or other crusty rolls, split and toasted or Pretzel rolls.

Easy Cranberry-Pickle Relish

• 1 cup canned whole cranberry sauce
• 1/2 cup sweet pickle relish

Instructions

1. Pierce bratwursts with fork.
2. Grill over medium heat 20-30 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, heat butter over medium heat.
4. Add onion; cook and stir about 5 minutes or until tender.
5. Add beer, brown sugar, vinegar, caraway seeds, thyme, and Worcestershire sauce.
6. Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
7. Place bratwursts in beer mixture; keep warm until serving time.
8. To serve, place grilled bratwurst in a bun or roll.
9. Using a slotted spoon, top with some cooked onion slices and Easy Cranberry-Pickle Relish. Makes 10 sandwiches.

Easy Cranberry Pickle Relish

1. In a small bowl, combine cranberry sauce and sweet pickle relish.

Notes

To transport to your tailgate, carry cooked brats and the beer cooking liquid in an insulated container. Serve within 1 to 2 hours.

By KathyMillerTime
Adapted from Midwest Living

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