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August 29, 2017 Cocktails

Yuengling Brats with Caramelized Beer Onions

This sponsored post and recipe for Yuengling® Brats with Caramelized Beer Onions is written by me on behalf of Smithfield®. The opinions and text are all mine.

It’s always a good time when brats are on the menu… but the party really gets started when you serve these mouth-watering Yuengling Brats with Caramelized Beer Onions.  A match made in foodie heaven!

It's always a good time when brats are on the menu... but the party really gets started when you serve these mouth-watering Yuengling Brats with Caramelized Beer Onions. A match made in foodie heaven!

My oldest son went romping around Austria and Germany with his grandma this summer.  To say I’m jealous would be an understatement.  I adore everything about my experiences in Europe, but most especially Germany.  The beer!  The brats!  The friendly people!

I assume my son didn’t drink much beer (right, Grandma???), but surely he chowed down in style.

To ease my jealousy (just a tad), I decided to host my own little bratwurst dinner –  a nod to everything I love about beer garden grub, but with an American twist.

It's always a good time when brats are on the menu... but the party really gets started when you serve these mouth-watering Yuengling Brats with Caramelized Beer Onions. A match made in foodie heaven!

The star of the show is Smithfield® Yuengling® Bratwurst. This limited edition Smithfield® Craft Collection™ bratwurst infuses real Yuengling Traditional Lager along with premium cuts of pork, a special blend of sweet and savory spices, and no MSG.

Why Yuengling?  Because it’s as steeped in American beer culture as you can get!  Yuengling is America’s oldest brewery (located in Pottsville PA).  Their flagship lager is rich in amber color with roasted caramel malt for subtle sweetness.  It’s a beer-brat combo that can’t be beat!

It's always a good time when brats are on the menu... but the party really gets started when you serve these mouth-watering Yuengling Brats with Caramelized Beer Onions. A match made in foodie heaven!

To knock this meal out of the park, we boiled our brats in more Yuengling beer before hitting the grill and then served them with caramelized onions flavored with beer.  Set on top of a fresh pretzel roll it’s verdammt gut! (That’d be German for damn good.)

Smithfield Yuengling Brats with Caramelized Beer Onions

It's always a good time when brats are on the menu... but the party really gets started when you serve these mouth-watering Yuengling Brats with Caramelized Beer Onions. A match made in foodie heaven!

In a large dutch oven, pour in 3 1/2 bottles of beer.

It's always a good time when brats are on the menu... but the party really gets started when you serve these mouth-watering Yuengling Brats with Caramelized Beer Onions. A match made in foodie heaven!

Add the sausages and the bay leaves to the beer and bring to a boil.  Simmer on low for 15 – 20 minutes.

It's always a good time when brats are on the menu... but the party really gets started when you serve these mouth-watering Yuengling Brats with Caramelized Beer Onions. A match made in foodie heaven!

Meanwhile, bring a large skillet to medium heat.  Add the olive oil and butter and allow it to melt completely.  After you’ve thinly sliced the onion, place them in the skillet and sprinkle in the sugar and salt, tossing to coat.

It's always a good time when brats are on the menu... but the party really gets started when you serve these mouth-watering Yuengling Brats with Caramelized Beer Onions. A match made in foodie heaven!

Cook over medium heat, tossing frequently until they begin to brown.  After 20-25 minutes, pour in the remaining 1/2 of the beer.  Bring the heat up to medium high and stir constantly until most of the liquid has evaporated.  Remove from heat and place in a serving dish.

It's always a good time when brats are on the menu... but the party really gets started when you serve these mouth-watering Yuengling Brats with Caramelized Beer Onions. A match made in foodie heaven!

When you’re ready to cook-off the brats, bring your grill to medium high heat.  Place the boiled brats on the grill, cooking on 2-3 minutes per side.  They should already be cooked through; you just need a nice sear.

It's always a good time when brats are on the menu... but the party really gets started when you serve these mouth-watering Yuengling Brats with Caramelized Beer Onions. A match made in foodie heaven!

Slice the pretzel rolls length-wise and scoop out a little bit of the inside to fit your brat.  Top with onions, cheese, mustard and serve with a cold Yuengling Lager!

It's always a good time when brats are on the menu... but the party really gets started when you serve these mouth-watering Yuengling Brats with Caramelized Beer Onions. A match made in foodie heaven!

Yuengling Brats with Caramelized Beer Onions

Yield: 6-8 servings

It's always a good time when brats are on the menu... but the party really gets started when you serve these mouth-watering Smithfield Yuengling Brats with Caramelized Beer Onions.  A match made in foodie heaven!

Ingredients

  • 2 packages of Smithfield Yuengling Bratwurst
  • 4 bottles of Yuengling Traditional Lager
  • 3 dried bay leaves
  • 2 large Vidalia onions, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 6-8 pretzel rolls
  • Optional: Beer cheese, spicy brown mustard, ketchup, parsley

Instructions

  1. In a large dutch oven, pour in 3 1/2 bottles of beer.  Add the sausages and the bay leaves to the beer and bring to a boil.  Simmer on low for 15 - 20 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, bring a large skillet to medium heat.  Add the olive oil and butter and allow it to melt completely.  After you've thinly sliced the onion, place them in the skillet and sprinkle in the sugar and salt, tossing to coat.
  3. Cook over medium heat, tossing frequently until they begin to brown.  After 20-25 minutes, pour in the remaining 1/2 of the beer.  Bring the heat up to medium high and stir constantly until most of the liquid has evaporated.  Remove from heat and place in a serving dish.
  4. When you're ready to cook-off the brats, bring your grill to medium high heat.  Place the boiled brats on the grill, cooking on 2-3 minutes per side.  They should already be cooked through; you just need a nice sear.
  5. Slice the pretzel rolls length-wise and scoop out a little bit of the inside to fit your brat.  Top with onions, cheese, mustard and serve with a cold Yuengling Lager!
© Katie

All of the ingredients for this post, including the limited edition Smithfield Yuengling Bratwurst are available at your local Kroger and select locations.  Be sure to use this coupon to save $1.00 when you purchase ONE (1) Smithfield® Yuengling® Bratwurst, 19 oz.!!

Looking for more great recipes to grill with this summer?  Try our favorite all purpose chicken marinade or this fun grilled pizza recipe!

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It's always a good time when brats are on the menu... but the party really gets started when you serve these mouth-watering Yuengling Brats with Caramelized Beer Onions. A match made in foodie heaven!

 

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About Katie

Katie Harding has been blogging since 2010. What originally started out as a platform to discuss new parenthood, her blogging now focuses on her passion for cooking: creating recipes and sharing tips for entertaining friends and family of all ages. Outside of the kitchen you’ll find her with her family (three boys, one husband, multiple exchange student daughters, and Hank the pup), or gallivanting around the world with her fork in tow.

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