Ingredients

The following ingredients have 20 Servings
  • 5 uncooked bratwursts, pierced all over with a fork
  • 2 (12 ounce) bottles of beer
  • 10 strips uncooked bacon, cut in half
  • 1/2 cup chili sauce such as Heinz chili sauce or sriracha
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • Chives for serving, optional
  • Mustard for serving, optional

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Place bratwurst in a large pot or deep pan. Pour the beer over the brats and bring to a simmer. Simmer until the bratwursts are cooked through and no longer pink inside, about 10-12 minutes. Remove the bratwursts from the pot, let cool, and then cut into 4 equal-sized pieces.
  • One at a time, wrap a brat bite in a half slice of bacon and secure it in place with a toothpick*. Place the wrapped bratwurst on a baking sheet and repeat for the remaining bratwurst pieces. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, combine the chili sauce and brown sugar. Brush the bratwurst bites generously with the mixture.
  • Bake until the bacon is cooked and the glaze caramelizes fully, about 20 minutes. Serve with chives and mustard if desired.