Grillin’ And Chillin’ Summer Series: Bratwurst Hot Tub

EOD_BratGrillIt’s officially summer, EOD Nation, and that means it’s time for BBQ.ย  Over the next couple of months I’ll be periodically be sharing some of my favorite summer recipes to help you be the king of the backyard BBQ in your neighborhood!

It’s no secret I’m a huge fan of lighting up the grill or smoker and cooking up some delicious food using a live fire. BBQ, like many hobbies, is something a person can always learn new things. There is always a new recipe to try, or a new technique to learn. While I have no problem lighting a chimney of charcoal on any weekend, during any season, my grilling frequency definitely picks up in the summer time. Summer is a great time to bust out a new recipe, fire up the grill and invite friends and family over for some grillin’ and chillin’.

That’s what we’re all about here at Enemy Of Debt; finding ways to maximize enjoyment of life through memorable experiences with those we love, while minimizing expenses.

With that in mind, I want to share with you my tried and true method of making world class bratwurst. I want to take you through the entire process from the time you unwrap them from the package, until the time you put them on the bun.

Ingredients/Supplies

  • One package of your favorite bratwurst (10-12 brats)
  • One red onion
  • Two cans sauerkraut
  • One rectangular plastic container
  • Several cans of beer

Marinade

Place your bratwurst in the rectangular plastic container. In between each layer of bratwurst, put slices of the red onion and a generous amount of sauerkraut using a total of half the onion, and one can of sauerkraut. Once all the bratwurst have been placed in the container, fill the container with beer. Allow the brats to soak in the marinade overnight.

Cooking

Light the grill, bringing it to a medium high temperature. Place the brats on the grill. I am a big proponent of flipping meat as few times as possible, except for when it comes to bratwurst. Brats tend to burst and squirt grease on your grill potentially resulting in very hot flare ups. Check and turn brats as often as you need to in order to prevent burning. Continue grilling until they are golden brown on both sides.

Bratwurst Hot Tub

Prepare another round of the marinade. I’m always hesitant to use the same marinade that raw pork products were sitting in, so I make a fresh batch of the beer, onion, sauerkraut marinade. Use the other half of the onion, the second can of sauerkraut, and yes, more beer. Place the marinade into a crock pot, roaster section, or even a pan large and deep enough to hold the brats that you can leave on the grill, as we want our bratwurst hot tub to be hot.

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Bratwursts taking soak in their hot tub!

Once the bratwursts are cooked, place them in the bratwurst hot tub. Allow them to soak in the hot tub for 15-20 minutes before serving to your guests.

By following this technique, your guests will be treated to great tasting, juicy bratwursts. The overnight marinade adds the flavor, and the hot tub adds that extra moisture that will be enjoyed by those at the front of the line, and also those guests that arrive later.

Great tasting bratwurst are an inexpensive way to make your next summer BBQ a hit. The recipe is easy enough to let you satisfy your grill fix, yet still have plenty of time to spend with your guests making summer memories that you’ll cherish forever.

Do you have a favorite summer BBQ recipe? I’m always looking for new things to try!

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8 Responses to “Grillin’ And Chillin’ Summer Series: Bratwurst Hot Tub”

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  1. Our garden started pumping out zucchini recently so we started grilling it. It’s actually very good on the grill or in the oven!

  2. They look good Travis. My kids love a good burger. I always make my own. Ground beef or turkey and sometimes both, I mix in a little salt and BBQ sauce. They make a great tasting burger, plus all the fresh sides, tomatoes, lettuces, cheese etc.

  3. I wish I lived in your neighborhood! The most I really do is grill up a chicken breast on my George Foreman grill. ๐Ÿ™‚ I do marinade it in pesto and worcestershire and thyme. I need to come up with something better though because pesto is expensive, although so delicious.

  4. My husband isn’t even reading this, and I bet his mouth is watering. He’s a sucker for bratwurst. But neither of us like to grill, so we don’t have one around. I guess he’ll just have to suffer the lack of bratwurst in his life. You should have an extra one for him ๐Ÿ˜‰

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