You’re going to love every bite of these whiskey brats. Wrapped in foil over a bed of sauerkraut and slathered in a cheese sauce, these are brats on a whole new level.
Contents
These easy foil-wrapped brats are the perfect way to cook hearty brats nestled over a bed of sauerkraut and whiskey before stuffing it all into buns and topping it with a rich gouda cheese sauce. This recipe takes make-ahead campfire meals or tailgating to a whole new gourmet level. But, promise, it’s effortless to make!
Ingredients
For the Foil Packet Brats
- ▢ 1.5 lbs Pork Brats
- ▢ 16 oz Sauerkraut
- ▢ 1 tbsp Thyme
- ▢ 1 tsp Black pepper, coarsely ground
- ▢ 1 tbsp Whiskey
For the Gouda Cheese Sauce
- ▢ 2 tbsp Butter
- ▢ 2 tbsp Flour
- ▢ 1 tbsp whiskey
- ▢ 1 tbsp GirlCarnivore Ooomami Powder
- ▢ 1 tsp Thyme
- ▢ 1/2 tsp Black pepper coarsely ground
- ▢ 1/2 cup Half and Half
- ▢ 8 oz Whiskey Infused Gouda Cheese shredded
to Assemble
- ▢ Buns
- ▢ 1/2 cup Apple Crisps
Instructions
Assemble the brats
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Arrange a large sheet of of aluminum foil on a clean work surface.
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Allow the sauerkraut to drain, reserving 1/2 cup of liquid.16 oz Sauerkraut
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Arrange the sauerkraut onto the center of the foil.
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Nestle the brats in a row atop the sauerkraut.1.5 lbs Pork Brats
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Add the thyme and black pepper.1 tbsp Thyme, 1 tsp
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Add the whiskey over the sauerkraut to prevent it spilling everywhere and add in the reserved liquid.1 tbsp Whiskey
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Starting with a long edge, fold over the brats and repeat on the other edge.
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Fold the edges up, pinching and sealing in but allowing the top fold to vent to allow steam to escape.
Cook
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Make a 2-zone fire for indirect heat and allow it to preheat until the coals are ashen over and holding an even heat.
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Place the foil packet on the cooler side of the grilling grate.
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Allow the brats to simmer in the foil packet, rotating every 20 minutes to avoid burning, for up to 1 hour, until cooked through. The brats should temp at 165F internally per USDA guidelines.
Make the Gouda Whiskey Cheese Sauce
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In a saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter.2 tbsp Butter
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Whisk in the flour and stir to cook.2 tbsp Flour
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As the flour and butter come together to form a paste, add in the whiskey and continue to stir until a paste like texture forms.1 tbsp whiskey
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Add the umami powder, thyme and pepper and stir to combine.1 tbsp GirlCarnivore Ooomami Powder, 1 tsp Thyme, 1/2 tsp Black pepper
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Working slowly to avoid clumps, whisk in the half and half.1/2 cup Half and Half
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Once the sauce has thickened, about 3 to 5 minutes, add the cheese a little at a time, stirring until completely incorporated.8 oz Whiskey Infused Gouda Cheese
Assemble the Sandwiches
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Once the brats are cooked through, allow the packet to cool for 5 minutes before opening.
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Arrange the buns on a clean work surface and divide the sauerkraut evenly between then.Buns
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Slice the brats and netsle the slices in equal portions over the sauerkraut.
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Top with a drizzle of the cheese sauce.
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Garnish with the apple chrisps, fresh thyme and ground black pepper to serve.1/2 cup Apple Crisps
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 628kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 50g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 1817mg | Potassium: 645mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 494IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 350mg | Iron: 2mg
