Oktoberfest Bratwurst

Ingredients:

• 4 Farmington Bratwurst (Beer, Cheddar, or Original)
• 4 Grissom`s Hot Dog Buns
• 6 strips/1 cup Farmington Applewood Smoked Bacon, diced
• To taste Kurtz Spicy Brown Mustard
• 1 cup Fairhill Farms Sauerkraut
• 1 Tbsp Coburn Farms Butter
• 1 White or Yellow Onion, diced
• 2 Granny Smith Apples, peeled and finely chopped

Directions:

1. Preheat grill to a medium-high heat. Scrape grates clean, and use oil or spray to ensure bratwurst do not stick .
2. In large pot add onions, bacon, apples and 1 tbsp of butter. Cook 5 minutes or until bacon browns.
3. Drain pot and strain the liquid. Place the bacon/onion/apple mixture in a bowl and set aside.
4. In the same pot add brats and water. See tip below for adults 21+.
5. Bring to a boil and cook for 10-12 minutes, then let rest for 5 minutes before grilling.
6. Once dry, grill brats for 3-4 minutes on each side to develop grill marks and a nice snap.
7. Toast buns on grill 1-2 minutes.
8. Assemble by placing bratrust on a toasted bun and topping with sauerkraut, bacon/onion/apple mixture and spicy brown mustard.

Recipe tips:

• 21 or over? Use pilsners or lagers to boil bratwurst.
• Choose any Farmington Fresh Bratwurst to make a delicious meal – Beer, Cheddar or Original.