Bourbon Brat

Ingredients

• 1 link JOHNSONVILLE Original Brat
• 2 slices provolone cheese
• 1/4 cup bourbon jam (recipe below)
• 2 tablespoons beer-braised onions (recipe below)
• 1 pretzel bun

Cooking Instructions

1. Prepare brat according to package directions.
2. Spoon beer-braised onions onto bun button; top with the cheese, bourbon jam, brat and bun top.

Sausage Strip Bourbon Jam

1. Cook sausage strips according to package directions. Remove sausage strip pieces; keep drippings in pan.
2. Cook and stir onions in drippings until golden brown; about 5 minutes.
3. Add brown sugar and bourbon; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat.
4. Transfer to a food processor. Add vinegar; process until finely chopped.

Beer-Braised Onions

1. In a large skillet, cook and stir onions over medium heat, stirring frequently until golden brown; about 10 minutes.
2. Add 1/3 can of beer, cook and stir over medium heat to reduce liquid; about 5 minutes.
3. Add another 1/3 can of beer, cook and stir over medium heat to reduce liquid; about 5 minutes.
4. Add remaining beer, cook and stir over medium heat to reduce liquid; about 5 minutes.