Grilled Beer Brats With Kraut

• 6 bacon strips, chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 medium apple, peeled and thinly sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can (14 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained
• 3 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 12 uncooked bratwurst links
• 1 bottle (12 ounces) dark beer
• 12 hoagie buns, split

1. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.
2. Cook and stir onion in bacon drippings until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 15-20 minutes or until deep golden brown, stirring occasionally. Add apple and garlic; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in sauerkraut, mustard, brown sugar and cooked bacon.
3. Transfer to a 13x9-in. disposable foil pan. Arrange bratwurst over top. Pour beer over bratwurst. Place pan on grill rack over medium heat; cook, covered, 30-35 minutes or until sausages are no longer pink. Remove pan from heat.
4. Remove bratwurst and return to grill. Grill, covered, 2-3 minutes on each side or until browned. Serve on buns with sauerkraut mixture.

bacon, onion, apple, garlic, sauerkraut, brown mustard, brown sugar, links, dark beer, buns

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/grilled-beer-brats-with-kraut/ (may not work)