Stovetop Bratwurst Dinner Food

ONE-SKILLET BRATWURST AND ONIONS

Steps:

• Heat a large cast iron skillet with a drizzle of canola oil over medium-high heat until it just starts to smoke.
• With a fork, poke a few holes on each side of the bratwurst sausage to keep them from bursting while they cook.
• Place the brats in the hot skillet, then place the onions around them.
• Stir the onions to spread them around and to coat with oil.
• Cook the brats for about 4 minutes per side, or until they are nicely browned.
• Carefully pour 1/2 cup water in the skillet, then immediately cover and reduce the heat to medium-low.
• Cook covered for about 10 more minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees.
• Remove the lid and the brats from the skillet.
• Increase the heat and season the onions with salt and continue to cook the onions for a few more minutes to reduce the liquid.
• Serve the sausages topped with the onions and your favorite mustard.

BRATWURST-POTATO SKILLET DINNER

Steps:

• In a large heavy skillet heat the oil over medium heat.
• Cook the potatoes until they are lightly browned and crisp-tender, about 20 minutes turning occasionally.
• Add the bratwurst, onion, and red and yellow bell peppers.
• Stirring occasionally, cook until the vegetables are crisp-tender and heated through, 10-15 minutes.
• Combine the teriyaki sauce, orange juice, basil,and pepper in a small bowl.
• Stir the sauce mixture into the brats and vegetables, and heat through, about 5-10 minutes.
• We served this with Stone Ground Mustard on the side for dipping the brats.

BRATWURST POTATO SKILLET FOR TWO

Steps:

• In a heavy skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add the potatoes; cover and cook for 6 minutes or until browned and crisp-tender, stirring occasionally., Add bratwurst, onion and green pepper. Cook and stir for 5 minutes or until meat is heated through and vegetables are crisp-tender., Combine the soy sauce, orange juice, basil, salt and pepper; add to the skillet. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes longer or until meat and vegetables are evenly coated.

TRUE BANGERS AND MASH WITH ONION GRAVY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).
• Cook the sausage links in a skillet over medium-low heat until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes per side; transfer to an oven-safe dish and move to the preheated oven to keep warm.
• Place potatoes into a saucepan over medium heat, cover with water, and boil gently until potatoes are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two. Mix in 1/4 cup of butter, milk, dry mustard, salt, and black pepper; mash until fluffy and smooth. Set aside.
• Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook the onions until translucent and just starting to brown, about 8 minutes. Pour in the beef broth and red wine; boil the mixture down to about half its volume, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper. To serve, place a sausage onto a serving plate with about 1/2 cup of mashed potatoes. Pour the onion gravy over the sausage and potatoes.

STOVE-TOP BRATWURST DINNNER

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the milk and soup until blended.
• Add bratwurst and beans.
• Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minute or until heated through.
• Stir in cheese until melted.
• Serve over noodles.