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Brat and Sauerkraut Foil packet
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Brats and Sauerkraut {Foil Packet}

Brats and Sauerkraut in a foil pack that is perfect for the grill or campfire.
Prep Time5 minutes
Active Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Yield: 4 servings
Calories: 352cal
Author: Melissa
Cost: $10

Materials

  • 4 bratwurst fully-cooked
  • 4 hot dog buns or brat buns
  • cup green bell pepper chopped
  • ¼ cup sweet onion chopped
  • 1 tsp. yellow mustard
  • ½ tsp. caraway seed
  • ¾ cup sauerkraut drained

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, combine the pepper, onion, sugar, mustard, caraway, and sauerkraut
  • mix well
  • cut 2 long pieces of foil - about 16 inches in length and stack them
  • place the mixture into the center of the foil and add the bratwurst on top
  • fold the foil into a tent pack
  • Cook on the preheated grill - medium heat, above direct heat
  • Close the lid and cook for about 15 minutes
  • Turn brats over a couple of times during cooking
  • Serve bratwurst on buns with some of the sauerkraut mixtures

Notes

Oven method - 375 degrees - bake for 20-25 minutes
Campfire - cook over hot coals on a grill - for 15- 20 minutes
In Hot Coal Embers - place double foil packet in hot embers for 15-20 minutes or until heated through
 
nutrition facts are only an estimate 

Nutrition

Calories: 352cal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 959mg | Potassium: 371mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 58IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 2mg