Fiery Kickin’ Tailgate Brats

Allergens

Eggs, Soy (in Kickin' Sauce)

Ingredients

• 8 large bratwurst sausages
• 8 slices of bacon
• 2 cups Kickin' Sauce (see recipe below)
• 1 white onion, thinly sliced
• 2 bell peppers, thinly sliced
• 4 hamburger buns

Instructions

1. Prepare the grill for direct cooking over medium heat.
2. Wrap each bratwurst in a slice of bacon, securing with toothpicks if necessary.
3. Grill the wrapped brats over medium heat until cooked through and the bacon is crispy (approximately 15 minutes).
4. Brush the Kickin' Sauce generously onto each bratwurst during the last 2 minutes of grilling.
5. Remove from the grill and let them rest for a couple of minutes.
6. Sauté onions and bell peppers on the side burner or in a grill safe pan over medium heat until tender (approximately 5 minutes).
7. Assemble brats in hamburger buns, topping with sautéed vegetables.

Chef’s Insight

The secret to perfect grilled bratwurst is cooking them slow and steady over indirect heat.

Notes

For an even spicier kick, add more cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the Kickin' Sauce.