Best Oktoberfest Brats Hoagie Recipes

OKTOBERFEST BRATS WITH MUSTARD SAUCE

Steps:

• For sauce, mix first five ingredients. Cut each bratwurst into thirds; thread onto four metal or soaked wooden skewers., Grill brats, covered, over medium heat until golden brown and heated through, 7-10 minutes, turning occasionally. Serve with sauerkraut and sauce.

BEER-BRAISED BRATWURST & ONIONS

Steps:

• In a large (12-inch) cast iron skillet or nonstick pan with a tight-fitting lid, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the bratwurst and sear until nicely browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Using tongs, transfer the sausage to a plate; set aside. Add the onions and salt to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are softened and golden brown, about 5 minutes (do not burn; reduce the heat if necessary).
• Place the bratwurst back in the pan on top of the onions, add the beer, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover with the lid, and simmer for 10 minutes (at this point the sausages will be partially cooked through). Remove the cover, increase the heat to medium, and continue cooking until the bratwurst are cooked through and the beer is reduced by about three quarters, 10 to 12 minutes more. Serve the bratwurst and onions on rolls with mustard and sauerkraut, if desired.
• Note: I use Johnsonville Original Brats; avoid any brats already flavored with beer, as the finished dish will taste too bitter. Also be sure to purchase fresh (not cooked) sausages.
• Note: Lager is a family of beers that includes bright lagers, amber lagers, dark lagers, Oktoberfests, and pilsners. I use Sam Adams Oktoberfest, but Budweiser, Bud Light, Coors Light, and Miller Lite are all good options. No need to use anything fancy!
• Note: The nutritional information does not include the optional serving ingredients.

SHARP TURKEY HOAGIE

Steps:

• In hot skillet (I use wok), add oil and then onion and garlic. Add pinch of salt and fresh ground pepper.
• Add thyme or summer savory.
• Saute until onions are brown.
• Cut open hoagie roll and smear bleu cheese on one side. Add onion/garlic mixture on top of cheese. In the same wok (still hot), lay turkey slices around the sides long enough to heat. Turn and heat the other side. Pile turkey slices over onion/garlic mixture and top with pepper relish.
• More ground black pepper if you like. Top with hoagie top and enjoy! Tip: This is a fairly pungent sandwich packed full of flavor.
• A sprig of fresh parsley should take care of things afterwards.