Beer Braised Brats Sandwich

Ingredients

• 1 pint ale beer 
• 1  bay leaves 
• 1 teaspoon peppercorns whole black
• 2 pounds bratwurst ( 4 large links)
• 4 servings crusty rolls for serving
• 2 tablespoons olive oil 
• 4 servings spicy brown mustard for serving
• 1 large onion 

Equipment

• dutch oven

Directions

1. In a Dutch oven over medium heat, add the oil, onions, peppercorns and bay leaf.
2. Add the sausage.
3. Saute until the sausages begin to brown and the onions soften, about 5 minutes.
4. Add the ale. Be sure to turn the sausages over and continue cooking, another 2 minutes. Cook on low for 20 minutes.
5. Serve the bratwurst with the braised onions on crusty rolls with spicy mustard.