Main Courses Recipes - Bratwurst in ale Recipe

Ingredients

• 1.2 liters/2pt water

• 850g/1 3/4lb bratwurst

• 75g/3oz butter

• 2 bay leaves

• 450ml/3/4pt light ale

• 1 large onion (peeled and chopped)

• 25g/1oz plain flour

• Salt and pepper

• Chopped fresh parsley

Serves 4-6

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Method:

1. Bring the water to the boil in a large saucepan. Prick the bratwurst all over and carefully lower it into the boiling water. Boil over a medium heat for about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain off the water and discard.

2. Add half the butter to the sausage, increase the heat and brown the outside very quickly all over. Lower the heat and add the bay leaves and half the ale.

3. Cover and simmer until the ale has reduced by half. In a frying pan, melt the remaining butter, fry the chopped onion until golden,

4. then stir in the flour and continue stirring and cooking until the mixture turns light brown. Quickly blend in the remaining ale, stirring all the time, to form a light and creamy smooth sauce. Season with salt and pepper and add to the sausage mixture.

5. Stir well to ensure the sausage is well coated with the sauce. Simmer on low heat until the sausage is cooked and the sauce thickens. Garnish with parsley and serve with cabbage and potatoes.