Bratwurst

We were at costco and saw they had a triple pack of Johnsonville Bratwurst for $9.99 a deal we could not pass up! We decdided to invite Dan, Sena and his parents Don and Pam over for dinner sunday night. If you remember from an earlier post they are all from Milwaukee. What am I thinking cooking brat's for people from Milwaukee? That is like me inviting Bobby Flay over for a nice southwestern meal! I am pretty confident in my cooking so I was not worried.

Dan did his on the BBQ then in a crock pot. Basically they are browned low and slow on the BBQ for 15-20 minutes. Then he puts them in the crockpot with 2 beers, 1 oninon choppped, 1 jar sauerkraut and some brown sugar. They then simmer in there for 1.5-2 hours.

I did mine on the grill the same way (low and slow for 10-15 minutes), While this was being done I had a covered aluminium pan on the BBQ with 2 beers, 2 onion's chopped and 5-6 2 inch pieces of thyme for good measure! Was not sure what the thyme would do but figured what the hell! After they were browned I put them in the pan an covered with aluminum foil, turned half the grill off and let them simmer over in-direct heat for 1.5-2 hours.

They both ended up having a great taste. Dan's tasted a little different then mine due to the sauerkraut and the brown sugar. I like the taste of mine due to the hint of thyme in my onions. Overall they were bothe really good. I would eat either anytime!