Ingredients
- 4 fresh pork bratwursts
- 2 12 -ounce bottles lager beer
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 16 slices center-cut bacon
- 4 hot dog buns, split
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- 1/2 sweet onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces)
Preparation
Step 1
Put the bratwursts in a medium pot in a single layer. Pour in the beer, then add enough water to cover the bratwursts by 1 inch, if necessary. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium low. Simmer until the bratwursts are cooked through, 12 to 14 minutes. Remove to a plate and allow to cool completely.
Place a bratwurst horizontally on top of the bacon,tightly roll the bacon around the bratwurst. Secure the bacon with kitchen twine in 3 or 4 spots. Repeat to wrap the remaining bratwursts.
Place the bacon-wrapped bratwursts seam-side down in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook, turning, until the bacon is crisp and the beef is cooked through, about 10 minutes. Remove to a plate, tent with foil and let rest 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, preheat the broiler. Drizzle the insides of the buns with olive oil. Place on a baking sheet and broil until golden brown, about 1 minute. Use scissors to remove the twine from the bratwursts. Place on the buns and top with the chopped onion and cheese.