German Bratwurst with Caramelized Onions
Juicy bratwurst seared until golden, paired with sweet-tangy caramelized onions and crusty bread. A classic German dinner that tastes like a street fair.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 8 links bratwurst sausages
- 3 medium, sliced yellow onions
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 3 tbsp whole grain mustard
- 4 pieces crusty bread or rolls
- 1 to taste salt and black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium. Add sliced onions and cook uncovered, stirring often, until deep golden and soft, ~15–18 minutes.
- 2
Pour in broth and vinegar. Scrape up any browned bits. Stir in mustard and season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low.
- 3
Push onions to the side of the skillet. Raise heat to medium-high and place bratwurst in the empty space.
- 4
Sear bratwurst without moving for 3–4 minutes until the bottom is golden brown.
- 5
Turn bratwurst and sear the other side for 3–4 minutes until browned all over.
- 6
Nestle sausages back into the onions and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer together for 2 minutes to marry flavors.
- 7
Divide bratwurst and caramelized onions among bread pieces. Drizzle with any pan juices.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet with lid
- wooden spoon
- slicing knife
- cutting board
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