Bacon-Wrapped Bratwurst
Description
These bacon-wrapped bratwurst bites are boiled in beer and tossed in brown sugar and cayenne for the best sweet, tangy, and smoky party appetizers.
Ingredients
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4 bratwurst
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3 (12 ounce) cans light beer
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5 tablespoons brown sugar
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1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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6 slices bacon, cut in half
Directions
1
Poke bratwurst several times with a small fork and place into a saucepan. Pour in beer and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove bratwurst from beer and allow to cool to room temperature.
2
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top.
3
Toss brown sugar and cayenne pepper together in a large bowl and set aside.
4
Cut each boiled bratwurst into thirds. Wrap each piece with 1/2 strip bacon; secure with a toothpick. Toss bacon wrapped bratwurst with cayenne mixture to coat, then place on the prepared baking sheet.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until bacon is brown and crisp, 25 to 35 minutes.