{"id":48,"date":"2020-12-15T17:56:05","date_gmt":"2020-12-15T17:56:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bratsandbeer.com\/?p=48"},"modified":"2021-05-14T15:10:49","modified_gmt":"2021-05-14T15:10:49","slug":"best-bratwurst-toppings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bratsandbeer.com\/best-bratwurst-toppings\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Bratwurst Toppings"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Once you\u2019ve grilled up the perfect brat<\/a>, it\u2019s time to top off your masterpiece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like many things related to bratwurst, you\u2019ll get many different answers when you ask brat fans what the best bratwurst toppings are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some insist that you keep it very simple \u2014 with just stone ground mustard<\/a> added to brats and nothing else \u2014 while others pile up raw onions, pickles, mustard, and ketchup on their sausages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe it or not, sauerkraut isn\u2019t an automatic addition; for some brat fans it\u2019s actually heresy to add sauerkraut as a bratwurst topping!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The \u201cDo\u2019s\u201d of Bratwurst Toppings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Mustard is a definite \u201cdo\u201d for brats and the only debate is whether it has company or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But all mustard isn\u2019t created equal. Always top off your brats with a coarse stone ground mustard like Inglehoffer<\/a> or Plochman\u2019s<\/a> and save the cheap yellow mustard like French\u2019s for hot dogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ketchup is one of the most popular bratwurst toppings in Sheboygan<\/a> but not necessarily in other areas, so consider it perfectly acceptable but not required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Onions are also widely used but you\u2019ll encounter some debate as to whether they should be grilled first before adding them as a brat topping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sheboygan-style brats call for only raw sliced onions, while other brat lovers add onions but prefer to grill them first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dill pickle slices are also acceptable on a Sheboygan brat, although relish and sauerkraut \u2014 popular toppings outside of Sheboygan \u2014 are considered no-gos there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The \u201cDon\u2019ts\u201d of Bratwurst Toppings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While purists like to debate the finer point of topping etiquette, in the end we\u2019re talking about what tastes good with grilled sausage \u2014 which is honestly just about anything!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thankfully there actually aren\u2019t very many \u201cdon\u2019ts\u201d when it comes to bratwurst toppings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mayo is pretty universally frowned upon and vegetables in general are eyed warily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauerkraut makes a great side dish<\/a> but many brat fans insist that it has no place on the bun itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If it\u2019s important for you to adhere to proper brat code, then definitely stick to traditional toppings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re a maverick and could care less, then experiment and feel free to grab anything you have on hand to top off your bratwurst masterpiece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Traditional Bratwurst Toppings<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The traditional toppings you can add to your bratwurst are brown mustard, grilled and chopped onions and the good old sauerkraut. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauerkraut is a pickled version of finely shredded cabbage that is left to ferment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bratwurst Sandwich\/ Hot Dog Toppings<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Try out some stone-ground mustard with some relish pickles on the side. Add some Japanese flavour to your brats by dressing some wasabi mayo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Creative Bratwurst Toppings<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

If you wish to incorporate some Texas flavour in your German brats then feel free to add black bean sauce, tomatoes and blue cheese. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For some out of the box toppings, you can mix tiny pineapple chunks to your salsa or dip your brat in Teriyaki sauce for that Asian feel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You could also top your brats with crispy coleslaw and tender pulled pork. Impress your friends and family with these out of the box ideas!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

German Bratwurst Toppings<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The most authentic way to complete your dish is to include the famous German potato salad. Slice potatoes to \u00bc inch thickness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add some beef broth, vinegar, mustard, sugar and salt to a saucepan and mix. Heat and boil chopped onions and add them to the broth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throw the potato slices into the mixture and marinate for an hour at room temperature. Pour some olive oil and add salt and pepper to taste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gourmet Bratwurst Toppings<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
  1. Hot Chili Cheese<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Simply add canned pickled chili, chopped onions, sliced jalapenos in the saucepan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    On medium flame mix them properly until the onions turn brown. Spread them over your brats. For some crisp, add furitos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Apple and Cheese<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      You will need caramelized sweet onions for this topping. Chop away some onions, in low heat, add salt and olive oil. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Stir until the onions turn brown. Drop in some slices of apple and squeeze half a lemon over it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Saut\u00e9 until the apple slices change colour to brown. Dress the mixture over your bratwurst and throw in some crumbled blue cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      1. Southwestern Style<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        While grilling your brats, grill some corn salsa. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Add diced meant to the salsa. Over the freshly grilled brats, add small chunks of Queso Fresco. Feel free to top your brats with diced avocados.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        1. Shrimp Cocktail <\/strong>S<\/strong>auce<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          Devein the shrimps and cook them through and through. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Take \u00bd cup ketchup, 2 tablespoon horseradish, I tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce and a teaspoon hot sauce. Mix it all together. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Pour the sauce over your brats. Cut those shrimps into smaller pieces and them to your dish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          BBQ \/ Grilled Bratwurst Toppings<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

          Throw in some crumbs of swiss cheese, some ketchup, raw onions, dill pickle chips. Add sauerkraut to your brats. For some Vietnamese fusion, add Banh Mi topping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Bratwurst Peppers Onions Toppings<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

          Bell peppers can make any dish interesting to taste and colourful to look at. In a glass bowl, add bell peppers, raw onion, stone grained mustard. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Pour some olive oil and red wine vinegar. Let it rest for an hour. Oven the mixture for 20 minutes or roast it for 25 minutes on medium flame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Jalapeno Cheddar Brat Topping<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

          In a bowl, add caramelized onions and jalapeno. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Sprinkle olive oil, salt and pepper. Mix everything properly and let it rest for half an hour. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Pour the mixture over your brats and sprinkle spring onions for a little crunch.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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