Grilled Oktoberfest Sausage Platter on the Arteflame Grill

Introduction

Celebrate Oktoberfest with a delicious platter of grilled sausages, pretzels, and roasted veggies. Using the Arteflame grill, you'll get a beautiful, smoky char on the sausages, while the flat cooktop is perfect for grilling all your sides at once. Serve with classic mustard and sauerkraut to complete the German-inspired feast!

Ingredients

For the Sausage Platter:

• 4 bratwurst sausages
• 4 weisswurst sausages
• 2 kielbasa sausages (optional)
• 2 tbsp butter (for grilling)
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 soft pretzels (store-bought or homemade)
• German mustard (for serving)
• Sauerkraut (for serving)

For the Grill:

• Vegetable oil (for starting the fire)

Instructions

1. Fire Up the Grill

Prepare your Arteflame grill by placing vegetable oil-soaked napkins in the center, stacking firewood on top, and lighting the grill. Let it heat for about 20 minutes until you have a perfect cooking surface.

2. Prepare the Vegetables

Toss the sliced onions and bell peppers in olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Set them aside while the grill heats up.

3. Grill the Sausages

Start by searing the sausages on the center grate of the Arteflame grill, where the heat is highest. Grill each sausage for about 4-5 minutes per side, until you get a nice char. Move them to the outer flat cooktop to finish cooking slowly.

4. Cook the Vegetables

While the sausages finish cooking, place the onions and bell peppers on the flat cooktop. Grill them for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender and slightly caramelized.

5. Toast the Pretzels

Place the soft pretzels on the flat cooktop for about 2-3 minutes per side, just enough to warm them through and give them a slight toast.

6. Serve the Sausage Platter

Remove the sausages and vegetables from the grill once they're fully cooked. Arrange them on a large platter with the toasted pretzels. Serve with German mustard, sauerkraut, and a cold beer to complete the Oktoberfest experience.

Tips

• Variety of sausages: Mixing bratwurst, weisswurst, and kielbasa adds diversity in flavors and textures.
• Use butter: Grilling with butter gives the sausages and vegetables a richer flavor and helps prevent sticking.
• Char and slow cook: Searing the sausages first and then moving them to the outer edges ensures crispy skin and juicy interiors.

Variations

1. Grilled Pork Schnitzel: Use thin-cut pork chops, pounded and breaded, then seared quickly on the center grill and finished on the flat cooktop. Serve with mustard and a lemon wedge.
2. Beer-Braised Bratwurst: Grill bratwursts until lightly charred, then move them to a cast-iron dish filled with onions and beer. Let them braise on the outer edge of the cooktop.
3. Grilled Sauerkraut-Stuffed Burgers: Make ground beef burgers, stuff them with sauerkraut and mustard, then grill on the Arteflame until juicy and cooked through.
4. Pretzel-Wrapped Sausages: Wrap sausages in soft pretzel dough and grill them on the flat top until golden brown. Serve with beer cheese.
5. Smoked Pork Ribs with Mustard Glaze: Slow-cook pork ribs on the flat cooktop, brushing them with a mustard glaze throughout grilling for a tangy and rich flavor.

Best Pairings

• German potato salad with bacon
• Grilled beer-braised cabbage
• Soft pretzels with beer cheese
• A crisp pilsner or hefeweizen beer

Conclusion

This grilled sausage platter is the perfect way to celebrate Oktoberfest. The Arteflame grill provides the perfect cooking environment for a variety of sausages and veggies, creating a delicious, authentic feast that's ready to be enjoyed with your favorite beer.