Beer Brats

I made this appetizer for a football gathering but with summer and grilling season fast approaching these would be great to grill up.  Just add the sauce and serve at any cookout you might be having. This is one of those recipes where you really need to use a beer you like.  If beer is not your thing this recipe is not for you. These are easy to serve right away or keep warm in a slow cooker.

INGREDIENTS
1 package Johnsonville bratwurst sausages or regular sausages
1 12 ounce bottle of beer – make sure it’s one you like!
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 Tablespoon chopped parsley, optional
2 teaspoons cornstarch

DIRECTIONS
Place the bratwurst or sausages on the grill or in a skillet over medium heat. Grill or cook until sausages are cooked through.
While the sausages are cooking you can make the sauce. Place the beer and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 10 – 15 minutes or until the mixture is reduced and thickened. Whisk in the mustard until smooth.
Whisk the cornstarch with one Tablespoon of cold water and pour into the beer mixture. Bring the beer mixture back to a boil and cook for 1 minute stirring constantly until the mixture is thickened.
Slice the sausages into one-inch rounds and place in the beer mixture to coat. Serve warm or keep in a slow cooker. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.

Enjoy!