Spicy Onions and Bratwurst

"Nothing compliments bratwurst better than these spicy onions. Any leftover onions can be used for other sandwiches."
 
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photo by Becky in Wisconsin
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photo by Becky in Wisconsin photo by Becky in Wisconsin
photo by Becky in Wisconsin photo by Becky in Wisconsin
photo by Chef PotPie photo by Chef PotPie
Ready In:
25mins
Ingredients:
9
Serves:
6
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ingredients

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directions

  • Place oil in large frying pan and heat.
  • Add all ingredients except brats and rolls.
  • Saute over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes or until onions are soft and carmelized.
  • While onions are sauteing, bring water to boil and add bratwurst.
  • Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until bratwurst is firm and cooked.
  • Drain.
  • Can be eaten as is or broil or grill brats until browned.
  • Pile on onions.
  • Enjoy!

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  1. Yum! These onions were so good on brats! I actually prefer them over sauerkraut. I didn't have any celery seed, but I think I'm going to get some before I make this next time. According to previous reviewers, it's a must have! Will definitely make again.
     
  2. The onions totally make this recipe!
     
  3. Very tasty. I halved the recipe (only had 3 brats)But did not use the specified amount of hot pepper sauce or chili powder (some times I'm a wimp!)Just did several good shakes of each. And it was gooood. DarkHunter, thanks for posting . . . Janet
     
  4. Great bratwurst! Loved the flavor of the onions on the side. I did simmer them in beer first and then BBQ'd on the KJ. So moist.
     
  5. My husband just loved these...well why not? Brats! They are too rich for my tastes, but he looks forward to holidays when he might get them! (He also looks forward to The Tour! ;)) The hot sauce and carmelized onions are a must! I had a taste...VERY GOOD! Made for ZWT6 and appreciated!
     
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  1. I was tired of making the same old grilled brats and beer. Since I like spicy food, we decided to give these a try!I used Spanish red onions,added green peppers,then added 1/3-1/2 can of beer.Heated until liquid evaporated and the onions and peppers were limp,then added all the other spices and used Whoop Ass Hickory Hot Sauce instead of chili power and black pepper. These were made on the grill then transfered to the sauce pan with all the other ingredients. Then added 1/3 cup of beer! These were very, very good!I usually do not add recipes to my cookbook, but this one I did!
     
  2. These smell and taste amazing. I used the onions on hot dogs and they were greatly improved by this tasty accompaniment. My family are not too big on spices so I used chili sauce instead of hot pepper sauce and it worked great for us. This will be a regular dish when we are having burgers or dogs. Thanks for sharing your recipe.
     

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