Brat N Brau Sliders Food

BRATS N' GREENS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 200°F. Turn the electric griddle to medium-low and heat the oil. Add the onions and sprinkle with some salt and pepper. Add the bratwurst around the onions and cook until the onions are slightly charred on the bottom, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn the onions (don't worry if the rings come apart), sprinkle with some salt and pepper and cook until the second side is charred and the onions are crisp-tender, 4 minutes. Transfer the onions to a medium bowl and set aside.
• Keep an eye on the brats while the onions are cooking; turn them frequently until they are deep brown all over and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 165°F, about 20 minutes total. Transfer the brats to a small rimmed baking sheet and keep warm in the oven. While they are browning, butter the insides of the buns.
• Put the kale on the griddle and turn once or twice with tongs to coat with the brat drippings. Season lightly with salt and keep turning until the kale is tender, about 2 minutes. Transfer to the bowl with the onions.
• Wipe the griddle clean with a paper towel. Add the buns butter-side down and cook until golden and toasted, about 2 minutes. To serve, spread mustard on the buns, add the brats and top with the kale and onions.

TOUCHDOWN BRAT SLIDERS

Steps:

• In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain, reserving drippings. Cook bratwurst and onion in drippings over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking into crumbles. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain well., Stir in the cream cheese, beer, mustard and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in bacon. Spoon 1/4 cup onto each roll; sprinkle with chips. Replace tops.

SKILLET BRATS WITH BEER CARAMELIZED PEPPERS AND ONIONS

Steps:

• Preheat a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the oil, then the onions, peppers and garlic. Season with salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until they just begin to soften and the onions turn translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Move the onions and peppers to the side of the skillet and add the bratwurst. Score the bratwurst with a knife on both sides. Add to the pan and sear, about 3 minutes per side. Add the beer to the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook, turning the bratwurst and stirring the vegetables occasionally, until the beer reduces by half and the brats are cooked through to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Serve with hot pepper mustard and pretzel rolls.
• Whisk together the vinegar, water, honey, sugar, banana peppers, bell peppers, onions and garlic in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low/medium low and simmer until the peppers and onions are soft, about 5 minutes.
• Transfer to a small food processor or blender and puree until very smooth. Add the mustard and puree until just incorporated. Season with salt. Transfer to a bowl and let cool completely, then refrigerate until well chilled, about 30 minutes.