Slow- Cooked Reuben Brats

 

 

 

Prep : 30 minutes ... Cook 7 hours ... 10 servings

 

 

10 .............uncooked bratwurst links

3 ...............cans (12 ounces each) light beer  or nonalcoholic beer

1 ...............large sweet onion , sliced

1 ...............can (14 ounces) sauerkraut , rinsed and well drained

3/4 ............cup mayonnaise

1/4 ...........cup chili sauce

2 ..............tablespoons finely chopped onion

2 ..............teaspoons sweet pickle relish

1 ..............garlic clove , minced

1/4............teaspoon salt

1/8............teaspoon pepper

10 ............hoagie buns , split

2/3 ...........cups butter , softened

10.............slices Swiss cheese

 

 

1)     In a large skillet  , brown bratwurst in batched  ; drain . In a 5 quart  slow cooker  , combine the beer  , slice onion  and sauerkraut ; top with bratwurst .

2)     Cover and cook on low  for 7 hours or until  sausage is no longer pink .

3)      In a small bowl , combine  the mayonnaise  , chili sauce , ketchup , chopped onion , relish , garlic , salt and pepper .

4)       Spread  cut sides  of each bun  with 1 tablespoon butter  and 4-1/2 teaspoons  mayonnaise  mixture ; top with cheese slice  , bratwurst and sauerkraut mixtuer .

5)       Place on an ungreased  baking sheet  . Bake at 350* for 8 to 10 minutes  or until cheese is melted .

 

These beer-simmered  brats  get a flavor  boost with the addition of sauerkraut . After cooking  they are serve  with a special sauce  and melted cheese  in a roll .

Heart Healthy