Grilled Bratwurst Sandwiches With Barbecued Onion Relish
- Ready In:
- 1hr 15mins
- Ingredients:
- 17
- Serves:
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8
ingredients
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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
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For Sandwiches
- 8 bratwursts
- 8 hot dog buns
- grated sharp cheddar cheese
- dill pickle slices
directions
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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.
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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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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
lazyme
Grapeview, Washington
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