Hofbauer Bier Brats

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Difficulty: Level I

Ingredients

• 12-24 Uncooked brats
• 6-8 Cans of beer
• 3 Bay leaves
• 6 Cloves of garlic
• 3 Tbsp Salt
• 3 Tbsp Pepper
• 4 Medium Sweet Onions - Sliced
• Sauerkraut

Directions
Heat a large stock pot over high heat. Add the sliced onions along and begin to soften. Unpack the brats and pierce several times on each side with a fork and add to the pot. Pour in enought beer to completely cover the brats then add in the rest of the ingredients. Cover and bring to a rolling boil.

Once boiling, turn the heat back down to a simmer and let cook for 30-40 minutes. Preheat the grill over medium heat and add the brats, cook until desired level of crispiness is reached (I like mine with a bit of a crunch).

Serve on a long white roll with sauerkraut and Inglehoffer Hot & Spicy mustard.

2nd Annual Hoftoberfest Menu

Fall is my favorite time of the year for 3 reasons...the smell of wood fires, apple cider donuts, and Oktoberfest!  For the second year in a row, my wife Jess and I are hosting a dinner party we've dubbed "Hoftoberfest" :)

Here is what is on this year's menu:

Pork and Chicken Schnitzel with a Tomato & Onion chutney **
Slow Cooked Bier Brats finished on the Grill
Warm Bavarian-Style Potato Salad **
Red Cabbage
and of course Sauerkraut

** Recipe coming soon, be sure to check back later this week!