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Perfect Grilled Bratwurst with Homemade BBQ Sauce
Description
Grilled bratwurst is a summer cookout favorite that’s juicy, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make. Finish off the grilled brats with a sweet and tangy homemade BBQ sauce and you’ve got a perfect summer meal!
Ingredients
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- 1 package Bratwurst sausages
- 8 oz 7UP (1 cup)
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 Tbsp worcestershire
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup finely diced onion
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar
Instructions
How to Make Homemade BBQ Sauce
- Pour the 7UP and all other ingredients into a saucepan and whisk to mix.
- Bring the sauce to a boil over medium heat.
- Immediately reduce the heat and let it simmer gently until it thickens – approximately 15 minutes.
- Brush over desired meat while grilling!
How to Grill Bratwurst (How to Grill Brats)
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- Preheat your grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grill grates with olive oil if desired.
- Place the bratwurst sausage directly over the heat.
- Grill for about 15-20 minutes, turning every few minutes with a pair of tongs.
- During the last several minutes of cooking, brush generously with the homemade BBQ sauce each time you flip the brats.
- Continue cooking until the bratwursts are evenly browned and the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
Notes
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- Don’t pierce the bratwurst before grilling or you’ll lose the delicious juices.
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- Avoid cooking over high heat for the entire cook time.
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- Turn frequently for even browning.
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- Use a meat thermometer instead of guessing.
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- Brush with BBQ sauce near the end so it caramelizes instead of burning.
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- Let the bratwurst rest for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 grilled bratwurst sausage
- Calories: 455
- Sugar: 12.7 g
- Sodium: 1668.8 mg
- Fat: 35.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 16.8 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 16.2 g
- Cholesterol: 85.9 mg
Find it online: https://rosebakes.com/grilled-brats-7up-bbq-sauce/
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