Did you know that today is National Hot Dog Day? I know, we have a “day” for everything now. But none the less, in honor of this special day I thought I would make my version of a hotdog. {insert sneaky smirk} 🙂 Let me introduce you to my hometown favorite … Wisconsin Beer Brats.
Wisconsin is known for its Beer, its Brats, and its Cheese! So on a day like today I had to make these Brats. They may not fit the bill of being a “healthy” meal but man they sure do fit the bill of being “joyful”. I know after tasting them you will completely agree! When making these brats the key is to bring them to a boil and then let them soak in all that Wisconsin Beer goodness. It is divine!
If you are looking for some other creative recipes to celebrate National Hotdog Day then check out the Recipe Roundup that Gina over at Kleinworth & Co is putting on! Here is a sneak peak, the links for these awesome recipes are at the bottom of the post.
To get started, put 10 Johnsonville Original Brats in a large saucepan.
Next, pour one 24 oz. can of your Favorite Beer over the Brats. {I used Budweiser}.
Add 1 onion cut into quarters to the pot with beer and brats.
Cover and bring to a boil, turn heat back to medium and cook for 30 minutes. {to really get the Beer flavor, let the brats soak after boiling for an additional 30 minutes}
Heat grill to medium high heat. Remove brats from sauce pan and put on grill. {discard the beer and onions in the pot}
Grill brats until browned on all sides, approximately 10 minutes.
Serve with a toasted hotdog bun and whatever condiments you choose. {I recommend grilled onions.. yummo}
I hope you enjoy your “Taste of Wisconsin”!
- 10 Johnsonville Original Brats
- 24 oz. of Favorite Beer {I used Budweiser}
- 1 large onion, quartered
- 10 hotdog buns
- Put Johnsonville Original Brats in a large saucepan.
- Pour Beer over the Brats. {I used Budweiser}.
- Add onion cut into quarters to the pot with beer and brats.
- Cover and bring to a boil, turn heat back to medium and cook for 30 minutes.
- Heat grill to medium high heat.
- Remove brats from sauce pan and put on grill. {discard the beer and onions in the pot}
- Grill brats until browned on all sides, approximately 10 minutes.
- Serve with a toasted hotdog bun and whatever condiments you choose. {I recommend grilled onions.. yummo}
Hot Dog on a Stick from The Taylor House
Watermelon Daiquiri from One Martini at a Time
Fried Hot Dog Sliders from Kleinworth & Co.
Campfire Cooking from Nap-Time Creations
Peanut Butter Banana Hot Dog from Random-osity
Wisconsin Beer Brats from Joyful Healthy Eats
National Hot Dog Day from Little by Little
Loaded Oven Chili Dogs from Semi-Homemade Mom
Do you want to participate in future Recipe Round-Up’s & join in on the fun?? Email Gina at Kleinworth & Co (chichomeschoolmama{at}att{dot}net) for details.
looks like you had loads of fun on HD day, loved the way you have grilled the sausages till crisp and browned, 🙂
HAVE A GREAT DAY!
Thanks so much Kumar, we had a blast! Definitely a great meal to celebrate HD Day. 🙂
SO GOOD!!! We will be making these a lot come football kick-off. Thanks for joining in my friend!!! Love having you.
Ohhh… totally didnt think about that. Great idea! Definitely an awesome football food. Thanks for letting join in on your fun roundup! 🙂
Yum! These sound delicious as well as look delicious. My husband is actually working in Wisconsin this week, so maybe I will make these for him when he returns tomorrow!
What a great treat for him when he comes home. 🙂 Hope you wasn’t too bored in our state, its not the most exciting place. But has good food! 😉
I used to live in MN and would enjoy these! Love them!
Ahh.. another friend from the Midwest! 🙂 I hope you love them! Thanks for stopping by.
Yum! I agree with the grilled onions. It’s funny – I just posted my Reuben Hot Dogs last night and didn’t realize it was National Hot Dog Day!! lol
haha… thats so funny. Grilled onions are definitely the way to go. Gonna head over and check out your dog. 🙂
Originally from Ohio, I make mine the same way. Top with a little Hellish Relish or other spicy relish.
They are so stinking good and yes, totally top them with some spicy relish and you are good to go! 🙂
You’re singin’ my hometown tune, girlyfriend! You can’t just have ANY old brats… it’s GOT to be Johnsonville! 😀
Absolutely! Its the only way to go… its the original brat! Common people!!! 🙂
I dated a guy in college who was from Wisconsin. When ever he went back to visit, or anyone came to California to visit, they would bring an igloo chest FULL of brats! I had no clue what they were. Now every time I see them, I think of him and that ice chest…and the beer!
haha.. that is hilarious. He must have been deep woods Wisconsin, us normal Wisconsinites aren’t that intense about our brats. Thats so funny!!:)