Hard Cider Braised ‘Beer’ Bratwurst (Edit recipe)

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One of my favorite summer dishes has to be beer bratwurst. The long slow cooking process releases all kinds of great flavors from the beer and the veggies along with it. Follow that by searing them on the grill is the perfect way to have a cookout in the backyard or in my case, apartment. Either way, it’s a great reason to have a bunch of people over for some good food and drink.

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PREP TIME

10 minutes

COOK TIME

5 hours

INGREDIENTS

Serves: 12

Ingredients

4 lb Sugar Free Smoked Pork Bacon Bratwurst - US Wellness Meats, 12 individual bratwursts
.5 Green Peppercorns, sliced
.5 Red Bell Pepper, sliced
.5 Orange Bell Pepper, sliced
2 Jalapeño, seeds optional, sliced
1 Shallot, sliced into half moon rings
60 oz Hard Apple Cider
Bacon Grease

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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

In a large sauce pan or pot, melt bacon fat on medium heat and sweat shallots, peppers and jalapenos for about 2-3 minutes to release some flavor.
Add sweated veggies and bratwurst to a crock pot alternating layers of veggies and brats.
Pour hard cider into crock pot until liquid just covers the bratwurst and veggie mixture.
Cook on high for 3-4 hours.
Once you have finished slow cooking, remove brats (be careful as they will have softened somewhat) and place them in a baking dish or other large container to cool.
Transfer remaining liquid and veggies to a large pot and reduce by ¾ on the stove at a medium-low heat, about 2 hours.
Once liquid has reduced, preheat grill to high heat and grill brats for 3-4 minutes per side to heat throughout and produce grill marks.
Spoon reduced liquid and veggies over brats and enjoy!

Notes

If you do not have a crock pot, you can use a french oven or large oven safe pot instead. Set your oven to 250° F and braise for 5 hours. Repeat same steps as above and enjoy.

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	533
Fat:	43 g
Carbohydrates:	7 g
Protein:	19 g
Cholesterol:	69 g
Sodium:	1376 mg
Fiber:	1 g
Sugars:	7 g
Sugar Alcohol:	0 g
Calculated per serving.