Charred Bratwurst & Onions
Seared bratwurst with caramelized onions, whole grain mustard, and crusty bread. A weeknight German dinner that tastes like a beer hall in 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 26g
Ingredients
- 4 links bratwurst sausages
- 1 large yellow onion
- 3 tbsp whole grain mustard
- ½ cup beer (lager or pilsner) or chicken broth
- 2 pieces crusty bread (rolls or baguette)
- ¼ tsp caraway seeds (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Slice the onion into 1/4-inch-thick rings. Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high.
- 2
Add onions, sprinkle with salt. Cook 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until edges char and soften.
- 3
Push onions to the side. Place bratwurst in the skillet, sear 3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- 4
Pour beer into the pan, scraping up browned bits. Simmer 2 minutes until liquid mostly evaporates.
- 5
Stir in mustard and caraway seeds. Toss everything together for 1 minute until glossy.
- 6
Serve bratwurst on crusty bread topped with onions, mustard, and pan sauce.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet (cast iron or stainless steel preferred)
- wooden spoon or spatula
- knife and cutting board
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