Backyard Brats Recipe

Directions

1. 1
   Heat the butter or possibly margarine in a small skillet over medium heat.
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   Add in the pepper and onion.
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   Cook over medium heat about 5 min or possibly till vegetables are tender.
4. 4
   Stir in the brown sugar, mustard, and caraway seed.
5. 5
   Add in the liquid removed sauerkraut and toss to mix.
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   Fold a 36- by 18-inch piece of heavy foil in half to make an 18-inch square.
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   Place the sauerkraut mix in the center of the foil square.
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   Bring up opposite foil edges and seal with a double fold.
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   Mix in the remaining foil edges to completely enclose the sauerkraut mix, leaving some space in the packet for steam to build.
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    Prick bratwurst in several places with a fork or possibly tip of a sharp knife.
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    For a charcoal grill, arrange medium-warm coals around a drip pan in a grill which has a cover.
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    Test for medium heat above the drip pan.
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    Place the bratwurst and the foil packet with sauerkraut mix on the grill rack over the drip pan.
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    Cover and grill for 20 to 25 min or possibly till bratwurst juices run clear, turning once.
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    For a gas grill, preheat grill.
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    Reduce heat to medium.
17. 17
    Adjust for indirect cooking.
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    Place bratwurst and foil packet on grill rack; cover and grill as directed above.
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    Serve brats in the buns and top with the sauerkraut mix.
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    This recipe yields 6 servings.
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    Comments: We've topped these grilled sausage favorites with a sweet, yet puckery, sauerkraut relish.