Bison Bratwurst with Caramelized Onions

Bison Bratwurst with Caramelized Onions

by Debra Pishner, of Spokane, WA

Ingredients:

• 4 Bison bratwurst, thawed
• 1 (12-oz.) bottle beer
• 1 (14.5-oz) can beef broth
• Barbecue sauce
• 1 c. barbecue sauce
• Caramelized onions
• 2 red onions 2 T. maple syrup
• 2 T. olive oil

Preparation:

1. Place bratwurst in an unheated skillet.
2. Add beef broth, beer, and enough water to cover.
3. Bring liquid to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, cooking until the internal temperature reaches 162°
4. Pour barbecue sauce into a small saucepan and heat over low heat.
5. To caramelize the onions; slice the onions vertically and place in a medium nonstick saucepan with the olive oil.
6. Cook onions on medium heat, stirring frequently, for five minutes.
7. Reduce the heat to a simmer and add the maple syrup. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
8. 4 Hotdog rolls:
9. Cut the hotdog rolls in half; spray each half with the butter-flavored cooking spray.
10. Place on an ungreased baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes.

Serve the bratwurst on the warm rolls, topped with the barbecue sauce and caramelized onions.

Note: add some sliced green peppers to the skillet for extra flavor and color

Serves 4.