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How to Pan-fry Bratwurst | Cosmopolitan Cornbread

How to Pan-fry Bratwurst

 

There’s nothing like a good, juicy bratwurst, and you don’t need a grill to be able to enjoy them.

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There's nothing like a good, juicy bratwurst, and you don't need a grill to be able to enjoy them. How to Pan-fry Bratwurst from Cosmopolitan Cornbread

When we lived in Germany, we lived in two different cities in the years we were there. We lived several floors off the ground and dragging a grill out of storage, all the way out to the courtyard, then carrying the food up and down, dragging the grill back to storage….well you get the picture. So how do you enjoy a good bratwurst when grilling isn’t an option? Easy! You pan-fry them. Here’s how I do it.

To begin, I thinly slice a small onion. Toss that in a large skillet with a tablespoon of butter and cook on medium low heat until the onions begin to get tender.

How to Pan-fry Bratwurst | Cosmopolitan Cornbread

Add in your bratwurst.

If you happen to have a son like mine who:

  1. Was born in Germany
  2. Is half German
  3. Hates bratwurst
  4. Clearly something wrong happened in his genetic printing…

Then toss in a couple hot dogs as well for that freak of nature. Add in another tablespoon of butter as well.

How to Pan-fry Bratwurst | Cosmopolitan Cornbread

Cook these over medium heat until beautifully browned, turning several times while they cook. This takes about 8-10 minutes.

How to Pan-fry Bratwurst | Cosmopolitan Cornbread

Again, if you have a son like mine, remove the hot dogs to a serving plate before doing the next step…because said freak of nature also hates sauerkraut.  I’m telling you, something is wrong with him.

Add in a container of your favorite kraut. Stir it in and let it soak up all the juices from the pan. Cook until hot, about 4-5 minutes.

How to Pan-fry Bratwurst | Cosmopolitan Cornbread

Serve these beauties on a bun with a smear of your favorite mustard…I’m partial to Dusseldorf mustard myself.

How to Pan-fry Bratwurst | Cosmopolitan Cornbread

Enjoy!

How to Pan-fry Bratwurst | Cosmopolitan Cornbread

 

How to Pan-fry Bratwurst
 
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Prep time
2 mins
Cook time
15 mins
Total time
17 mins
 
Author: Constance Smith | CosmopolitanCornbread.com
Ingredients
  • 1 package bratwurst - Look for good quality German style ones
  • 1 small onion
  • 2 Tb butter, divided
  • 1 container (can or jar) sauerkraut
  • rolls
  • mustard
Instructions
  1. To begin, thinly slice the small onion. Toss that in a large skillet with a tablespoon of butter and cook on medium low heat until the onions begin to get tender.
  2. Toss in the bratwurst along with the second tablespoon of butter
  3. Cook these over medium heat until beautifully browned, turning several times while they cook. This takes about 8-10 minutes.
  4. Add in the container of your favorite kraut. Stir it in and let it soak up all the juices from the pan. Cook until hot, about 4-5 minutes.
  5. Serve these beauties on a bun with a smear of your favorite mustard…I’m partial to Dusseldorf mustard myself.
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Comments

  1. Eileen

    July 27, 2016 at 5:37 pm

    Yum, my husband would love these. I like how you fry the sauerkraut with the brats.

    Reply
  2. Cindy

    July 26, 2016 at 2:53 pm

    Drooling here! Yes please (the brat not the hot dog) and pile it high with kraut!

    Reply
  3. Lauren @ Sew You Think You Can Cook

    July 26, 2016 at 2:36 pm

    These sound incredible! I love that you cook them in with the onions. And adding the sauerkraut is a fabulous touch.

    Reply
  4. Linda@ThereandBackAgainFood

    July 25, 2016 at 9:58 am

    Living on the 7th floor of a downtown apartment makes grilling impossible. Thanks for the pan-frying tips! (Hopefully your son’s German genes will kick in at some point. lol)

    Reply
  5. Liz

    July 24, 2016 at 10:05 pm

    Hello from Juneau!!! It’s been raining our whole trip, but still having a blast. The scenery is amazing—I can see why you love it so.
    Thanks for the pan frying method—perfect for those nights when it’s too wet to grill. My daughter would need me to toss in a hot dog, too :)

    Reply
    • Constance Smith

      July 25, 2016 at 6:18 am

      I’m glad you are enjoying the trip!!!

      Reply
  6. Monica

    July 24, 2016 at 4:33 pm

    This is perfect for days like this when it’s too hot to even think about going outside! What a great recipe – Thanks!!!!

    Reply

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