Beer Boiled Brats

In eager anticipation of the kickoff of Week 1 of football season (pun definitely intended), Midwest to Southwest: Good Eats is declaring this week to be "Tailgate Week".  Look forward to one recipe each week day for something you might find at a tailgate party or a good ol' fashioned grill out in your home that coincides with the big game.

Without further ado, we submit for your approval, the first recipe for Tailgate Week:

Brats have got to be on the menu.  You cannot, however, just open the package and throw your brats down on the grill.  There are proper steps to prepare your brat for maximum flavor.  Below is a tried and true method:

Ingredients

• Brats of your choice.  Being a Wisconsin girl, I prefer Johnsonville
• 1 can light beer of preference.  
• 1/2 white or yellow onion, roughly chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• Buns
• Condiments of choice

Directions

• Combine beer, onion and garlic in pot and bring to boil
• Add brats to beer.  Allow boil to resume and then simmer for 20 minutes
• Place brats on hot grill and grill until browned on all sides

You know you want one

• While brats are grilling, also lightly toast the buns

Following these directions will give you a strong base for your brat experience.  What will make the difference between a good brat and a great brat will be the condiments you choose.  This will, of course, be different for each individual.  Some suggestions include mustard, ketchup, pickle relish (dill, not sweet), sauerkraut, and sauted onions.