Bratwurst Sausage Cooked Over The Stove - German

Bratwurst is a popular German sausage that contains pork, beef, or veal. It originated from the the region of Thuringia, where it is traditionally known as Thüringer Rostbratwurst. The oldest known recipe dates back as far as 1432. Documents discovered recently in 2000 in the Weimar city archives by Hubert Erzmann, an amateur historian, reveal the law regarding production of Thuringian Rostbratwurst. These laws made bratwurst one of the world's first regulated foods.

Bratwurst can be cooked in a variety of ways including grilled on a BBQ, pan-fried, or even smoked. I personally enjoy the traditional method of cooking it on the stove top while using ingredients like beer to add a more pungent flavour to it. Just remember to always buy quality sausages from a deli or store that's committed to producing authentic foods (I know its not always possible to do so but it will make a huge difference in the overall taste).

Bratwurst can be served with a side of sauerkraut, potato salad, or on a freshly baked Brötchen (bread roll). Guten Appetit!

Ingredients

4 bratwurst sausages
½ cup water
1 cup of beer

Directions

Heat ½ cup of water in large saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the sausages, cover, and simmer until water is evaporated.

Uncover and reduce heat. Continue to cook sausages until they are fully brown on both sides.

Add 1 cup of beer and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

Serve warm.

*Don't forget to visit the official website of the Bratwurst Museum in Germany for more interesting facts and information.

Bratwurst Museum
http://www.bratwurstmuseum.net