Classic Wisconsin Beer-Grilled Brats

Serves 8

Ingredients:

Sauerkraut Salad

Directions:

1. Preheat large skillet over medium-high heat and sauté onions in butter, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pour in beer, place brats in skillet, cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat grill to medium-high heat.
2. Place brats on grill and grill until deep golden brown on all sides, about 10 minutes. While brats are grilling, continue to reduce beer and onion mixture in uncovered skillet until almost all liquid is evaporated; season to taste, with salt and pepper.
3. Serve brats on butter toasted buns topped with onion-beer mixture, mustard, and sauerkraut salad relish.

Sauerkraut Salad

1. Toss all salad ingredients together in large bowl; set aside. Place salad dressing ingredients together in medium sauce pan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
2. Remove from heat and stir. Pour dressing ingredients over salad ingredients and toss well to coat. Refrigerate at least two hours. Serve nice and cold.