Grilled Bratwurst and Special Mustard Sauce – Sizzling Summer Series

National Bratwurst Day - August 16th

Summer is here, America's pastime is in full swing, and today is National Bratwurst Day. For August 16th, it's a match made in heaven with Grilled Bratwurst and Special Mustard Sauce and our Sizzling Summer Series. Perfectly grilled and simmered in beer with onions and peppers, these bratwursts, drizzled with a zesty mustard sauce, are the ultimate highlight of your summer game-day grilling.

We start with large bratwurst links and grill them until they are cooked to perfection with beautiful grill marks. But wait, there's more! For those looking for the ultimate grilling experience, our Summerset Gas Griddle is the way to go. Fry up your bratwurst with onions, peppers, mushrooms, squash, or any other veggies you love, and take your grilling game to a new level.

We take thinly sliced onions and green and red peppers, sautéed with butter until tender, add them to the simmering beer, and season with the bratwurst. It's a burst of rich and flavorful goodness in every bite. The special mustard sauce is made with cider vinegar and sugar, and it is the perfect balance of tangy and sweet, cutting through the hearty flavors of the brats for a taste that will leave you wanting more.

Assembled on a split hoagie roll, our Grilled Bratwurst and Special Mustard Sauce is a proper two-fisted sandwich that will satisfy even the biggest appetites. But be warned, things might get a little messy. These brats are so juicy and flavorful that they'll leave a lasting impression on your face, beard, and maybe even your shoe. But trust us, it's a small price to pay for the ultimate grilling experience.

Serves: 4-6

Grilled Bratwurst and Special Mustard Sauce Ingredients

  • 6 bratwurst links (about 1 1/2 pounds)
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 2 large onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium-size green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
  • 1 medium-size red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
  • 2 (12-ounce) bottles of beer (do not use dark)
  • 2 teaspoons salt-free seasoning blend
  • 6 hoagie rolls, split

Special Mustard Sauce

  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine
  • 2 beef bouillon cubes
  • 3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup prepared mustard
  • 1/4 cup cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Grilled Bratwurst and Special Mustard Sauce Directions

  1. Special Mustard Sauce: Combine butter and bouillon cubes in top of a double boiler. Place over simmering water, and cook, whisking constantly, until butter melts and bouillon cubes dissolve. Gradually whisk in beaten egg yolks. Add sugar and remaining ingredients; cook, whisking often, 20 minutes. Cover and chill.
  2. Grill bratwurst, covered with grill lid, over medium-high heat (350° to 400°) for 10 to 15 minutes or until thoroughly cooked, turning once.
  3. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add onion and bell pepper strips, and sauté until tender.
  4. Stir in beer and seasoning blend; add sausage, and simmer mixture for 20 minutes.
  5. Place 1 bratwurst link in each roll, and top evenly with vegetable mixture. Serve with Special Mustard Sauce.