Gameday Brats

Directions

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   Deseed and sliced the bell peppers and cut the onion into wedges.
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   Put the vegetable to a mixing bowl an add 2 or 3 tablespoons of oil.
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   Seasoned with a 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
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   Then mix well.
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   Place the vegetables on 2 large heavy duty sheets of aluminum foil.
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   Fold the first piece of aluminum foil up and seal tight.
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   Repeat with the second sheet of tin foil.
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   Set up your grill with a 3 Zone Fire.
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   Add a double thick layer of hot charcoal on the back 3rd of the grill.
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    Add a single layer of hot charcoal in the middle 3rd the grill.
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    Leaving the 1/3rd in front of you empty and heat free.
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    Add the bratwurst and seasonings to the aluminum pan then add the beer.
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    Place the pan of bratwurst on the back of the grill directly over the fire.
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    When the pan come to a full boil move to the front of the grill.
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    And place to the vegetable pack directly over the fire in the back.
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    Cook about 10 minutes flip and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
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    Remove the vegetables from the fire and place it in a warm oven until game time.
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    Allow the brats to stew for at least another 40 minutes (you can go longer if you have the time).
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    Flip brats occasionally and add a little water as needed.
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    When you're ready to smoke the brats removed from the pan and place on the cool side of the grill.
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    then add a handful of 2 of wet hickory wood chips.
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    Transfer the beer bath to a crock pot or slow cooker and set on low.
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    Close the top vent and smoke for 15 to 20 minutes (you can smoke for hours if you have the time).
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    When you finish smoking the brats remove from the grill and put in a crockpot till your ready to serve.
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    Drain the juice for the peppers and onions and place in a serving bowl.
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    Set up a buffet style with a good variety of mustards.