Nürnberger Bratwurst with Onions & Beer
Authentic German bratwurst pan-fried until golden and served with caramelized onions and a splash of Bavarian beer. Ready in 25 minutes for a weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 22g
Ingredients
- 1 lb Nürnberger bratwurst (about 8 oz per person)
- 2 large yellow onion, sliced into thin half-rings
- ½ cup German lager or pilsner beer
- ½ tsp caraway seeds
- 3 tbsp whole-grain mustard (for serving)
- 1 pinch salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
- 2
Add bratwurst and sear without moving for 4 minutes until the bottom edges turn golden brown.
- 3
Roll sausages over and sear the other side for 4 more minutes until light brown all around.
- 4
Transfer bratwurst to a plate. Lower heat to medium and add sliced onions to the same pan.
- 5
Stir and cook onions for 6 minutes until they soften and begin to turn light golden at the edges.
- 6
Pour beer into the pan, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon.
- 7
Return bratwurst to the pan, sprinkle caraway seeds, and simmer for 3 minutes until heated through.
- 8
Season with salt and pepper. Serve bratwurst and onions with mustard on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch stainless steel or cast iron skillet
- wooden spoon
- tongs
- plate
- knife
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