Entrée: Germany – Biergeschmorte Bratwurst mit Zwiebeln (Beer-Braised Sausage with Onions)

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Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 15 min

Cook 35 min

Total 50 min

Ingredients

4 pork bratwurst links
2 large yellow onions, sliced
1 1 / 2 cups (360 ml) German lager or pilsner
2 tbsp (30 g) butter
1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
1 tbsp fresh thyme or marjoram
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Crusty bread or boiled potatoes for serving

Instructions

1. Brown bratwurst in a large skillet with butter and olive oil over medium-high heat, turning to color all sides; remove and set aside.
2. Add sliced onions to the same skillet and cook until soft and caramelizing, about 10 minutes.
3. Return bratwurst to the pan, add enough beer to come halfway up the sausages, tuck in thyme, and season with salt and pepper.
4. Cover and simmer gently for 15–25 minutes until sausages are cooked through and flavorful.
5. Uncover and reduce sauce for a few minutes if desired; serve bratwurst with onions and pan sauce alongside bread or potatoes.