There’s something wonderfully comforting about bratwursts slowly roasted in beer, surrounded by sweet caramelized onions and tender apples. This rustic dish marries savory and sweet flavors, delivering juicy, golden bratwursts infused with the rich aroma of beer and the natural sweetness of apples and onions. It’s perfect for a cozy dinner or a casual gathering.
The magic begins by sautéing the onions and apples to soften and caramelize them, adding a touch of brown sugar to deepen the flavor. Then, everything is combined and baked in the oven with beer, allowing the bratwursts to braise in a flavorful bath that keeps them tender and juicy, while the beer reduces to a glossy sauce.
Ingredients
* 6 bratwurst sausages
* 2 large yellow onions, sliced
* 2 apples (Honeycrisp or Gala), thinly sliced
* 1 bottle (12 oz) beer (lager or ale preferred)
* 2 tbsp unsalted butter
* 1 tbsp olive oil
* 1 tsp brown sugar
* Salt & black pepper, to taste
* Optional: whole grain mustard or crusty rolls for serving
Preparation
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking pan with foil for easy cleanup.
2. In a skillet, melt butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook for 5–7 minutes until softened. Stir in the brown sugar and sliced apples and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
3. Spread the onion and apple mixture evenly in the foil-lined baking pan. Nestle the bratwursts on top.
4. Pour the beer evenly into the pan. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
5. Remove the foil and bake uncovered for another 20 minutes, flipping the bratwursts once, until they are browned and the beer has mostly reduced to a flavorful glaze.
6. Serve the bratwursts with the caramelized onions and apples, alongside whole grain mustard or crusty rolls if desired.
This dish brings hearty, pub-style flavors right into your oven with minimal fuss and maximum taste.
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