TLC Cooking "Brats in Beer"

Brats in Beer

Brats in Beer

Cook Time 4 to 5 hours
Prep Time 5 minutes

YIELD Makes 30 to 36 appetizers
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INGREDIENTS

1‑1/2	pounds bratwurst (about 5 or 6 links)
1	bottle (12 ounces) amber ale
1	medium onion, thinly sliced
2	tablespoons packed brown sugar
2	tablespoons red wine or cider vinegar
Spicy brown mustard
Cocktail rye bread

PREPARATION:

Slow Cooker Directions

Combine bratwurst, ale, onion, brown sugar and vinegar in slow cooker. Cover; cook on LOW 4 to 5 hours.
Remove bratwurst and onion slices from juices in slow cooker. Cut bratwurst into 1/2-inch-thick slices. For mini open-faced sandwiches, spread mustard on cocktail rye bread. Top with bratwurst slices and cooked onion, if desired.

Tip

Choose a light-tasting beer for cooking brats. Hearty ales might leave the meat tasting slightly bitter.

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