This sweet and spicy beer bratwurst skillet is a perfect dish for a hearty meal. The combination of sweet and spicy flavors along with the juicy bratwurst cooked in beer creates a dish that is bursting with flavor. It's a great dish to serve at a backyard BBQ or for a cozy dinner at home.
Ingredients
- 1 package of bratwurst sausages
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup hot sauce
- 1 cup beer
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Buns for serving
Directions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the sliced onion and red bell pepper, and cook until they start to soften, about 5 minutes.
- Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and add the bratwurst sausages.
- Cook the sausages until they are browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, hot sauce, and beer. Pour this mixture over the sausages and vegetables in the skillet.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 15-20 minutes, until the sausages are cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the bratwurst and vegetables on buns for a delicious and flavorful meal.
Interesting Facts
Bratwurst is a type of German sausage that is typically made with pork.
Cooking bratwurst in beer helps to infuse it with flavor and keep it juicy.
The combination of brown sugar and hot sauce in this recipe creates a perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors.