Grilled Bratwurst Sandwiches With Barbecued Onion Relish

Name: Grilled Bratwurst Sandwiches With Barbecued Onion Relish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons canola oil; 2 1/2 lbs onions, halved, sliced (about 4); 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon medium-hot chili powder; 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1/4 teaspoon crushed dried red pepper flakes; 1/2 cup purchased hickory flavored barbecue sauce; 1/2 cup beer; 1 tablespoon unsulphured molasses; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 2 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce; 8 bratwursts; 8 hot dog buns; grated sharp cheddar cheese; dill pickle slices

Submitted by lazyme

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Ready In:: 1hr 15mins
Ingredients:: 17
Serves:: 8

ingredients

For Barbecued Onion Relish
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 ¹⁄₂ lbs onions, halved, sliced (about 4)
1 tablespoon sugar
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon medium-hot chili powder
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
¹⁄₄ teaspoon crushed dried red pepper flakes
¹⁄₂ cup purchased hickory flavored barbecue sauce
¹⁄₂ cup beer
1 tablespoon unsulphured molasses
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons soy sauce
For Sandwiches
8 bratwursts
8 hot dog buns
grated sharp cheddar cheese
dill pickle slices

directions

FOR BARBECUED ONION RELISH:
Heat oil in large saute pan over medium heat.
Add onions, sugar and salt.
Cover and cook until onions are wilted and very juicy, but not browned, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.
Add chili powder, garlic and red pepper flakes; saute 4 minutes.
Stir in barbecue sauce, beer, molasses, mustard, vinegar and soy sauce.
Simmer uncovered until mixture thickens slightly, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
Cool to room temperature.
Cover tightly and refrigerate at least 24 hours for flavors to develop.
DO-AHEAD TIP: Relish can be prepared up to 1 week ahead. Keep refrigerated.
FOR SANDWICHES:
Prepare barbecue (medium heat) and position rack about 6 inches above heat source.
Pierce sausages all over with tip of knife.
Arrange sausages on rack.
Cover and grill until outside is crisp and brown, and just cooked through, turning occasionally, about 15 minutes.
Transfer to plate.
Simmer relish over low heat.
Lightly toast cut sides of buns on grill.
Place bratwursts in buns and serve, allowing guests to add pickles, relish and cheese.

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