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Cajun Beer Brats

These grilled Cajun beer brats are a tasty summer treat topped with a homemade slaw with a Cajun kick! Perfect for a cookout.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 5
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American , Cajun

Ingredients

Brats:
  • 1 package bratwurst sausages (usually contains 4-5 brats)
  • 1/2 medium onion sliced
  • 3 cups (24 oz.) beer (I used a lager)
  • 1/2 tablespoon Tony Chachere's Original Creole Seasoning
  • 4-5 hot dog buns
Cajun slaw:
  • 7 ounces coleslaw mix
  • 1/2 granny smith apple chopped
  • 1/3 cup scallions chopped
  • 1/2 cup mayo
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Tony Chachere's Original Creole Seasoning

Instructions

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  1. Add the beer and onions to a deep skillet or pot. Bring it to a boil over high heat. Stir in the Tony's seasoning. Add the sausages, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes (do NOT pierce the sausages - they will end up dry and overcooked).
  2. Meanwhile, add the coleslaw, apple, and scallions to a salad bowl. In a smaller bowl, combine the dressing ingredients (mayo, sugar, lime juice, vinegar, mustard, and Tony's seasoning). Add the dressing and toss a few minutes prior to serving.
  3. Preheat your BBQ/grill to medium-high heat.
  4. Take the sausages out of the beer mixture and transfer to a plate (use tongs to do this easily). Grill over medium-high heat for 10 minutes, flipping once. I use a gas BBQ with the lid down.
  5. If desired, toast the buns on the grill just prior to serving. Serve brats in the buns with the slaw on top.

Notes

  • Tony Chachere's Original Creole Seasoning contains salt, so you do not need to add extra to this recipe. If sensitive to salt, use Tony Chachere's Lite Creole Seasoning.