Have you seen the Johnsonville commercial where they show how to make a brat bath with a few cans of beer, an onion and a little pat of butter? It’s a great concept, since your guests aren’t always ready to eat the second the brats come off the grill, and nothing is more disgusting than a cold brat. Here’s the Baptist (non-alcoholic) version of the beer bath I came up with. It amps up the flavor of the brats so well, we make it all the time now, even if we are ready to eat the brats as soon as they’re cooked.
4 c. apple juice
1/4 c. plus a splash of apple cider vinegar
1 large or 2 small yellow onions, sliced
You can also add garlic or peppers, if you’d like
Cook one package of brats over medium-low heat, turning carefully with tongs. When browned to your liking and with an internal temp of 180 deg. move them to the already simmering bath. The bath can be in a sauce pan on your stove, or a disposable aluminum pan right on the grill.
