There is nothing like a great burger. Juicy flavorful meat, cheese, all the toppings–like really who doesn’t crave a good burger? So, in the spirit of Oktoberfest, I wanted to make some burgers that celebrate sausage and beer. So, a bratwurst burger with caramelized onions, sauerkraut, and Muenster cheese was made!
Finding Inspiration from Craft Beering
I gained some inspiration from Milena and Cris over at Craft Beering. Great food that is cooked with beer! Paired with beer! All things craft beer! Check them out.
Oktoberfest is all about good food, most importantly, great sausage and beer. I wanted to incorporate what goes great with beer and also cook with it. So..
Pretzel bun. Check.
Beer braised onions with sauerkraut. Check.
Whole grain mustard and Muenster cheese. Check, check.
Since moving out to Texas my eating habits have changed. I enjoy a good brat with some local beer. Microbreweries are popping up all over the States with great craft beer. It is a great setting to hang out with friends and have some great food. A lot of food trucks go out to these breweries and a few friends and myself try to meet and catch up over a few brews and food.
This recipe comes together quickly. The beer-braised onions is what take a little bit of time. When cooking the sauerkraut, make sure to drain it well. I just sat it in a strainer to get most of the liquid out.
This year I am excited to partner with other amazing bloggers to celebrate Oktoberfest. I am giving away a case of Oktoberfest beer provided by Prost Brewing! Make sure to enter below and check out the other blogger’s recipes!
Aromatic Currywurst made by Marvellina from What to Cook Today
Hot Cheese Dip with Onions and Gruyere made by Julie from Cooks with Cocktails
Bratkartoffeln (German-Style Pan Fried Potatoes with Bacon) made by Annie from Ciao Chow Bambina
Bratwurst Burger made by Brittany from Beyond the Bayou
German Pan Fried Trout made by Amanda from Burrata and Bubbles
Schnitzel Platter made by Milena from Craft Beering
Cinnamon Streusel Muffins with Hefeweizen Drizzle made by Kelly from Kelly Lynn’s Sweets and Treats
Gebrannte Mandeln (Roasted Candied Almonds) made by Dawn from Dawn the Gourmand
Danube Waves Cake made by Kelsie from The Itsy Bitsy Kitchen
Bavarian Cream Donuts made by Camila from Pies and Tacos
Contest open to residents of the 48 contiguous states only. Must be 21+ years old to enter.
Bratwurst Burger Recipe Oktoberfest Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- a pinch of red pepper flakes
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 onions thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup beer
- 1 cup sauerkraut, drained
- 6-8 slices Munster cheese
- whole grain mustard
- mayo for the buns
- 5-6 pretzel buns
Instructions:
- Combine the pork and all the seasonings and mix well. Heat up a skillet and test for seasoning. Depending on if you want more of the spice to shine or more/less salt.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter add the onions, and sprinkle with a little salt. Cook stirring every few minutes for 30 minutes to an hour. Cook until golden brown. Add the sauerkraut and beer. Cook for 5 minutes until reduced.
- Form the pork into patties roughly 4 inches wide and 1 inch thick. Preheat a pan over medium-high heat with a little oil and cook the burgers for 4-5 minutes on each side until done.
- Toast your pretzel buns and slather with mayo and whole-grain mustard. Place the burger, caramelized onion and sauerkraut, and cheese and top it off and enjoy!