Grilled Bratwurst Bar with Caramelized Onion, Pineapple Relish &Amp; Dijon Slaw

Take your summer grilling to the next level with this interactive bratwurst bar. Juicy pork bratwurst are stuffed into crusty baguettes and topped with an array of mix-and-match toppings: sweet caramelized onions, seasoned tomatoes, tangy pineapple relish with a hint of heat and a creamy Dijon slaw. It’s a fun, family-style meal that lets everyone build their perfect brat.

This recipe is all about the toppings, so feel free to set up a beautiful board or platter with everything laid out. The caramelized onions are rich and buttery, the pineapple relish is bright and spicy and the slaw adds a cool, tangy crunch. Whether you’re hosting a backyard party or a casual weeknight dinner, this bratwurst bar is sure to be a hit.

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Ingredients

1 unit Yellow OnionView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit Sliced Dill PickleView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit TomatoView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

6 unit Demi-BaguetteView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

18 ounce Pork BratwurstView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

8 ounce PineappleView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 unit Red Pepper JamView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 teaspoon White Wine VinegarView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 teaspoon Dijon MustardView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

6 tablespoon MayonnaiseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

8 ounce Red Cabbage and Carrot MixView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Salt, to tasteView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Pepper, to tasteView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 teaspoon SugarView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon ButterView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Wash and dry all produce. Halve, peel and thinly slice the onion. Dice a few pickle slices until you have 2 tablespoons. Cut the tomatoes into 1/2-inch-thick wedges; transfer to a plate and season with salt and pepper. Halve the baguettes lengthwise, stopping before you cut all the way through.
2. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the bratwurst and sear until browned all over, 6-8 minutes (cook in batches if needed; reduce heat if browning too quickly). Reduce heat to low, cover the pan and cook until the sausages are cooked through, 5-7 minutes more. Alternatively, preheat a well-oiled grill or grill pan to medium heat and grill the sausages until browned and cooked through, 10-12 minutes per side.
3. While the sausages cook, heat a large drizzle of oil in a second large pan (preferably nonstick) over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and softened, 8-10 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon sugar and a splash of water; cook until caramelized, 2-3 minutes more. Remove from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon butter until melted. Season with salt and pepper. For a grilling alternative, place the onion in the center of a large piece of foil, drizzle with oil, season with 1 teaspoon sugar, salt and pepper and cinch into a packet. Grill the packet until softened, 10-12 minutes.
4. While the onion cooks, heat a dry medium pan over medium heat. Add the pineapple (with its juice), red pepper jam, diced pickles, half the white wine vinegar and 1/4 cup water. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the relish has thickened and the water has evaporated, 2-4 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
5. In a medium bowl, combine the Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, remaining vinegar and 1 teaspoon sugar. Add the red cabbage and carrot mix and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Transfer the caramelized onion, pineapple relish and slaw to serving bowls and arrange on a large board or platter. Place the seasoned tomato wedges and remaining pickle slices on the board. Fill the baguettes with the cooked bratwurst and as many toppings as you like. Serve family style!

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use a different type of sausage?

Yes, you can substitute with any fully cooked sausage like Italian sausage or chicken sausage. Adjust cooking time as needed.

How do I store leftovers?

Store the cooked sausages, caramelized onions, relish and slaw separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat sausages in a pan or microwave.

Can I make this recipe gluten-free?

Absolutely! Use gluten-free baguettes or rolls and check that your sausages and condiments are gluten-free.