(slightly adapted from Dinner at the Zoo)
Servings:
about 12
It's almost time for Oktoberfest! What better to serve for an appetizer than beer brat bites? This is a tasty and easy recipe that is perfect for small crowd gatherings.
INGREDIENTS
2
packages Johnsonville Bratwurst sausages
1
12-ounce bottle beer (I used a German beer)
½
cup brown sugar
1
Tablespoon Dijon mustard
1
Tablespoon chopped parsley (I used dried)
2
teaspoons cornstarch
1
Tablespoon cold water
DIRECTIONS
·
Grill
or saute the bratwurst sausages and cook until done.
·
While
sausages are cooking, make the sauce: Combine the beer and brown sugar in a
medium pot over medium high heat; bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes
until mixture is reduced and thickened. Whisk in the Dijon mustard until
smooth.
·
In
a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch with 1 Tablespoon cold water and pour into
the beer mixture. Bring the beer back to
a boil and cook for 1 minutes, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens. (If
sauce is not thick enough, add 2 more teaspoons cornstarch whisked together
with 1 tablespoon cold water).
·
Slice
the sausages into 1-inch pieces and add them to the pot with the sauce; toss to
coat. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
*I’ve
also used a small crock pot with success:
Slice the sausages into 1-inch pieces and add them to the slow cooker.
Pour the beer sauce over and cook on low for 2 to 3 hours. Serve and enjoy!
