There is nothing like a great burger. Juicy flavorful meat, cheese, all the toppings–like really who doesn’t crave a good burger? So, in the spirit of Oktoberfest, I wanted to make some burgers that celebrate sausage and beer. So, a bratwurst burger with caramelized onions, sauerkraut, and Muenster cheese was made!
I gained some inspiration from Milena and Cris over at Craft Beering. Great food that is cook cooked with beer! Paired with beer! All things craft beer! Check them out.
Oktoberfest is all about good food, most importantly, great sausage and beer. I wanted to incorporate what goes great with beer and also cook with it. So..
Since moving out to Texas my eating habits have changed. I enjoy a good brat with some local beer. Microbreweries are popping up all over the States with great craft beer.
It is a great setting to hang out with friends and have some great food. A lot of food trucks go out to these breweries and a few friends and I try to meet and catch up over a few brews and food.
Bratwurst Burger W/ Beer Braised Onions & Kraut
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Measuring Spoons
- Skillet
- Spatula
- Small Skillet
- Knife
- Tongs
- Plate
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- a pinch of red pepper flakes
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 onions thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup beer
- 1 cup sauerkraut drained
- 6-8 slices Munster cheese
- whole grain mustard
- mayo for the buns
- 5-6 pretzel buns
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the ground pork with all the seasonings until well combined. Adjust salt and spices to taste.
- Heat a small skillet, cook a little of the pork mixture to taste it, and adjust seasonings if needed.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter, add sliced onions, and sprinkle with a pinch of salt.
- Cook the onions, stirring occasionally, for 30-60 minutes until they’re golden brown and caramelized.
- Add the sauerkraut and beer to the onions, cooking for 5 minutes until the liquid reduces.
- Shape the pork into patties about 4 inches wide and 1 inch thick.
- Heat a pan over medium-high heat with a little oil and cook the patties for 4-5 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Toast the pretzel buns, spread mayo and mustard on them, then layer on the burger, caramelized onions, sauerkraut, and cheese. Top with the other half of the bun and enjoy!
