Gary Brackett’s favorite bacon wrapped bratwurst
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Gary Brackett's favorite bacon wrapped bratwurst
Course: DinnerCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
30
minutesCooking time
40
minutesFlavorful bratwurst pieces simmered in beer, wrapped in crispy bacon, and coated with a sweet and spicy brown sugar and cayenne mixture. Perfect for appetizers or a hearty snack.
Contributed by former Indianapolis Colts player Gary Brackett, as seen in the "Tailgaiting Indy Style" cookbook.
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Ingredients
4 Bratwurst
3 (12 oz) can Light Beer
5 tbsp Brown Sugar
1 tsp Cayenne Pepper
6 slices Bacon (halved)
Directions
- Poke bratwurst several times with a small fork and place into a saucepan with the beer. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove the bratwurst from the beer and allow it to cool to room temperature.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, and place a wire rack on top.
- Toss the brown sugar and cayenne pepper together in a large bowl and set aside. Cut each bratwurst into three pieces, wrap each piece with half a strip of bacon, and secure with a toothpick. Toss bratwurst with cayenne mixture to coat, then place onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven until the bacon is brown and crisp, 25 to 35 minutes.
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