Kansas Grilled Bratwurst with Onions and Peppers

Introduction

Fire up your Arteflame grill and enjoy the ultimate Kansas-style grilled bratwurst with sweet onions and bell peppers. The perfect balance of smoke and sear creates juicy, flavorful sausages that are enhanced by a golden caramelization from the flat cooktop. This is a crowd-pleasing, effortless dish that delivers every time.

Ingredients

• 5 bratwurst sausages
• 2 bell peppers (red and yellow), sliced
• 1 large sweet onion, sliced
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 5 bratwurst buns
• 2 tbsp dijon mustard

Instructions

Step 1: Fire up the Arteflame grill

1. Pour some vegetable oil on three paper napkins.
2. Place the soaked napkins in the grill.
3. Stack firewood over the napkins.
4. Light the napkins and let the fire burn for about 20 minutes until the griddle is hot and ready.

Step 2: Prepare the vegetables

1. While the grill heats up, slice the bell peppers and onion.
2. Toss them with melted butter, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.

Step 3: Grill the brats

1. Place the bratwursts on the center grill grate and sear them for 1-2 minutes per side until they develop a nice crust.
2. Move them to the flat cooktop further from the center to finish cooking.
3. Grill the brats until they reach an internal temperature of 150°F, then remove them from the heat.

Step 4: Grill the veggies

1. Place the seasoned onions and peppers on the flat cooktop.
2. Sauté them until softened and slightly caramelized, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 5: Assemble the bratwurst

1. Toast the bratwurst buns lightly on the griddle.
2. Place a bratwurst in each bun, top with grilled onions and peppers, and add a drizzle of Dijon mustard.
3. Serve hot and enjoy!

Tips

• Remove the bratwurst when they reach an internal temperature of 150°F because they will continue to cook after being removed from the heat.
• Use butter instead of oil for a richer flavor in your vegetables.
• Keep the peppers and onions moving to prevent them from burning.
• For extra smokiness, add a small piece of hardwood to the fire.
• Use freshly baked buns for the best texture and taste.

Variations

1. Spicy Jalapeño Brats: Add sliced jalapeños to the vegetable mix and use spicy mustard.
2. BBQ Bourbon Brats: Glaze the bratwurst with a bourbon BBQ sauce while cooking.
3. German-style Brats: Top the bratwurst with sauerkraut and stone-ground mustard.
4. Cheese-Stuffed Brats: Use cheese-filled bratwursts for an extra indulgent bite.
5. Beer-Braised Brats: Before grilling, simmer the bratwurst in a pan with beer and onions for 10 minutes.

Conclusion

Grilling bratwurst on the Arteflame grill delivers exceptional flavor, juiciness, and texture. The sear from the center grill grate locks in the juices, while the flat cooktop gives a beautiful even cook. With caramelized onions and peppers enhancing every bite, this is a recipe you'll come back to again and again.

Best pairings

• A cold Kansas-style lager
• Pretzel buns for a heartier bite
• Grilled corn on the cob
• Homemade potato salad
• Dill pickles for a crunchy side